Senator Ron Johnson insisting that “social security be eliminated as a federal entitlement program” and that it become a program that requires annual approval by Congress.1 Now more than ever we must fully safeguard Social Security from scheming Republican Senators. … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/09/20/number-ultrarich-hits-all-time-high-someone-dies-hunger-every-4-seconds “Those with the power and money to change this must come together to better respond to current crises and prevent and prepare for future ones,” a coalition of charities asserted. BRETT WILKINS September 20, 2022 As a … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-09-21/budget-policy-and-priorities/an-asset-for-distressed-rural-communities-in-pa/a80487-1 September 21, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A little-known facet of the CHIPS and Science Act, passed in Congress this summer to boost the semiconductor industry, could benefit areas … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We are SO fed up and frustrated that we haven’t passed nation-wide paid family and medical leave yet. When we tell you that this time last year we were *convinced* we were about to win paid … Continued
From Keystone Research Center (https://krc-pbpc.org/): Worker-Friendly Policies Can Lock In Shared Prosperity Harrisburg, PA—The Keystone Research Center today released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” check-in on the Pennsylvania economy, a report with a simple message: a tight labor market … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): As most Americans are tightening the purse strings and feeling the daily pain of record high inflation―basically a tax on the poor and middle class―billionaires are both watching their riches increase and paying … Continued
Here are the details concerning the forgiveness of student loan debt. It will: Provide up to $20,000 in debt cancellation to Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in debt cancellation to non-Pell Grant recipients. Borrowers who earn less than … Continued
As many of you know infant formula issues have presented challenges. For those of you unaware, the USDA just announced the extension of a series of waivers to provide WIC families with additional formula options through the end of the … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): This week President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law delivering real change on health care, climate, and tax policy and it’s all thanks to YOU! We also want to thank the lawmakers … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/08/12/game-changer-and-reason-hope-house-passes-inflation-reduction-act “We’ve got more to do,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on the House floor. “But today, let’s celebrate this massive investment for the people.” JAKE JOHNSON August 12, 2022 Without the support of a single Republican, Democrats in the … Continued