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House Republicans Cue Up Another Tax Giveaway. Just Say No.
The House is about to get it all wrong in today's vote for a research and experimentation tax credit bill. Here's why the Campaign for America's Future has joined Americans for Tax Fairness in calling for a "no" vote.
Enormous, Humongous Trade Deficit Went Down In March, But Still...
Imagine the effect on our economy if companies doing and making things inside of the U.S. suddenly received orders for $40 billion of goods and services. And then another $40 billion every month.
New Warren Bill Addresses Student Debt "Emergency"
Student loan debt is now approaching $2 trillion – talk about a bubble waiting to burst. "It doesn't have to be this way," Sen. Elizabeth Warren says as she introduces the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act.
10 New Charts That Will Make You Want To Stop Global Warming
Today's National Climate Assessment report drives home the myriad of ways we all would be impacted if we refuse to protect climate. Here are just some of the charts that will prompt you to act.
Dehumanizing the Poor for Fun and Profit
Republicans see poor people as subhuman, three-fifths people. And that is the primary reason that the GOP last week blocked a measure to raise the minimum wage.
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Obama Releases "Game Changer" Climate Report Today WH to release major climate report. Reuters: "Some environmental and public health groups expect the U.S. National Climate Assessment to be a 'game changer' in the administration's efforts to address climate change...
Warren Keynotes May 22 Conference on "New Populism"
With a new wave of populism rising, Campaign for America's Future has announced that tickets are on sale for "The New Populism Conference," convening May 22 and featuring Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
When Republicans Were Sane and a Bush Raised Taxes
24 years ago, a Republican president raised taxes on the wealthy, and on gas consumption. Yesterday, he was given a "Profile in Courage" award. Will any of today's Republicans think about following in his footsteps?
Elizabeth Warren: Standing Between You and Total Bank Domination
There’s really a storybook quality to Elizabeth Warren. How did this cookie-baking housewife from Oklahoma end up staring down the most powerful financial powers on Planet Earth, causing them to tremble in their wingtip shoes?
Join The 'Stop Fast Track' Rally In DC Wednesday
Wednesday May 7 is Fair Trade Day. There is a “Fair Trade Rally” in the Upper Senate Park in Washington, D.C. at 1:30 p.m. organized by Communication Workers of America.
