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
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
TAKE ACTION at https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/5415/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=27285: Tell your U.S. representative to support the Senate-passed Inflation Reduction Act when the House votes THIS FRIDAY! Last weekend, the United States Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation that will lower healthcare costs for millions, … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The Senate is expected to vote this week on a tax and investment plan that taxes large profitable corporations, reins in Big Pharma’s price gouging, lowers carbon emissions, and provides billions of dollars … Continued
PA’s Wealthiest Billionaire Jeffrey Yass and Other Ultra-Rich Individuals Pump Millions Into 2022 Campaigns, Mostly to Republicans Who Will Cut Their Taxes and Supported Trump’s January 6th Insurrection Harrisburg, PA: The 99% Pennsylvania campaign released a new report today in … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress is working to pass legislation to address climate and energy issues, improve the country’s manufacturing capacity, and protect people from rising costs―and that can pass both the House and Senate this summer … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/06/09/time-scrap-cap-sanders-warren-bill-targets-rich-expand-social-security Under the current system, notes Sen. Bernie Sanders, billionaires pay “the same amount of Social Security taxes as someone making $147,000 a year.” JAKE JOHNSON June 9, 2022 Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren led a group of … Continued
From Keystone Research Center/Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (https://krc-pbpc.org/): The PA House of Representatives recently put the interests of the billionaire and millionaire owners of corporations over the interests of the working people of our state. They passed House Bill 1960, which reduces … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-05-12/senior/pa-officials-call-for-boosting-property-tax-rent-rebate-program/a79086-1 May 12, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania lawmakers and community leaders gathered in Montgomery County Wednesday, urging the General Assembly to use $204 million in unspent American Rescue … Continued