Republicans
Republicans admit their tax cut plan is all about rich donors
November 16, 2017It’s unpopular. It’s expensive. But the donors want it.
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Joint Employer bill: Republicans say nobody’s responsible for wage theft
November 9, 2017The so-called “Save Local Business Act” says that a franchisor is not responsible for labor law-breaking by its franchise-holder, even when the parent firm controls virtually everything at the local outlet.
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Lawmakers give big gift to big banks, credit card companies
October 31, 2017The Republican-run Congress, by the narrowest of margins, has given a multi-billion-dollar gift to big banks and credit card companies, while shafting consumers at the same time.
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Union calls latest Senate healthcare bill a “reheated version” of last disaster
July 14, 2017Senate Republicans have released another bill that would rip healthcare away from millions of Americans.
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House Dems oppose GOP cuts for job training, labor law enforcement
July 14, 2017Specific slashes within the overall cut that drew the Democrats’ ire include a $1.5 billion cut in employment and training.
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