Tag: Bernie Sanders

"We have already too much inequality in America," said Sanders. "Let's not make it worse."

Sanders joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Katie Porter, and others in questioning Cal-Maine Foods' claim that an avian flu outbreak is to blame for soaring egg prices.

"That union-busting campaign has been led by Howard Schultz."

"Starbucks has engaged in the most significant union-busting campaign in modern history."

"Insulin manufacturers have shown time and time again that they will put their CEOs' profits over patients' lives."

"With CEOs spending $340 million a year on union-busting tactics to intimidate and silence workers seeking to form unions, the deck has never been more stacked against workers speaking out."

His proposal to ensure the news media acts in the interest of the general public and not wealthy corporations and powerful interest groups.

"Right now, a Wall Street CEO who makes $30 million pays the same amount into Social Security as someone who makes $160,000 a year," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "Our bill puts an end to that absurdity."

"If Democrats really believe in democracy and campaign finance reform, we must ban super PACs in primaries," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The Vermont Independent called for expanding popular federal programs rather than allowing a bipartisan commission to propose devastating cuts.