From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Diapers cost too much. And it’s not inflation, it’s price gouging. [1] Take Pampers. They’ve hiked their prices up 22% since 2018, and that’s double the rate of inflation. Meanwhile, the CEO of Procter & Gamble, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/03/18/poll-shows-incredible-80-us-voters-support-windfall-tax-big-oil “If members of Congress refuse to act, it’ll be concrete evidence that they’re in the pockets of the industry,” said one climate advocate. JAKE JOHNSON March 18, 2022 New survey data out this week shows that U.S. voters—regardless … Continued
From the Center for American Progress (http://www.americanprogress.org): “Oil prices are decreasing, gas prices should too. Last time oil was $96 a barrel, gas was $3.62 a gallon. Now it’s $4.31. Oil and gas companies shouldn’t pad their profits at the … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): When U.S. taxpayers pay for a medical advancement such as a vaccine or prescription drug, we should have access to that taxpayer-funded invention at an affordable price. But, on its way out the door, the … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Each month, the tally of COVID-19 cases increases dramatically. Throughout the United States, we now have 4.6 million confirmed cases of coronavirus―and more than 154,000 deaths. The only realistic end to the pandemic is … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/29/absolute-robbery-gilead-announces-3120-price-tag-covid-19-drug-developed-70-million Published on Monday, June 29, 2020 by Common Dreams “Taxpayers provided funding for the development of this drug. Now Gilead is price-gouging off it during a pandemic. Beyond disgusting,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. By Jake Johnson, staff … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): April 15 is when we normally file our taxes. Let’s take a moment to remind every member of Congress that we want to use our tax dollars as a tool to end economic inequality so … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/27/why-are-drug-prices-rising-so-much-pharma-exec-admits-no-other-rationale-profit Published on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 by Common Dreams “The industry executive said the quiet part out loud,” said one outside expert in response. “Price-gouging is central to the industry business model.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Prescription drug prices are continuing to rise and many families are struggling to afford life-saving prescriptions. In a recent survey by Kaiser Family Foundation, about a quarter of Americans said they’ve had trouble paying for a … Continued