Tag: Bernie Sanders

"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.

"In an effort to renew this truce and further incentivize Saudi Arabia to stay at the negotiating table, we urge you to bring the War Powers Resolutions to end U.S. military participation in the Saudi-led coalition's war on Yemen."

"Democrats need to clearly say what more we'll do to fix the economy for working people if we hold on to Congress."

Sanders said that the deal presents a "fundamental choice" between prioritizing the "short-term profits" of the fossil fuel industry and securing a livable planet for future generations.

The Vermont senator will also introduce an amendment to strengthen the reconciliation bill's drug price reforms.

"It's a very weak proposal" but "we're dealing with the power of PhRMA over the Congress," he said, taking aim at industry lobbyists.