Biden faces new political risks in student loan plan He risks leaving progressive and working-class Democrats unsatisfied. Axios · Aug 24, 2022
John Fetterman Proposes Prosecuting Oil Executives for High Gas Prices Ignoring the principles of supply and demand, Fetterman thinks high gas prices should be a matter for law enforcement. Reason · Aug 22, 2022
Millions of Americans will soon be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription A new FDA rule allows adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to buy hearing aids over the counter. Efforts to make them more affordable and accessible have been in the works for years. WEKU · Aug 16, 2022
FDA finalizes over-the-counter hearing aid rule WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule making hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss available without requiring them to see a doctor. Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022
FDA finalizes over-the-counter hearing aid rule - Roll Call The FDA finalized a long-awaited rule allowing people with mild to moderate hearing loss to buy a hearing aid without first seeing a doctor. Roll Call · Aug 16, 2022
Ted Cruz under fire for crude joke saying Elizabeth Warren ‘could’ have a penis The Texas senator was joined by Republican heavyweights at the annual Nevada event, where the group united around a message of urgency ahead of the midterm elections The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022
Expanded IRS free-file system one step closer in Dems' bill The flagship climate change and health care bill passed by Democrats and soon to be signed by President Joe Biden will bring U.S. taxpayers one step closer to a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022
Dems look ahead to Barnes in fall race against Ron Johnson Support has coalesced around Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to be the Democratic choice to take on Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in the state's closely watched U.S. Senate race The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Debate begins on massive budget package; 'vote-a-rama' awaits - Roll Call The Senate voted to begin considering Democrats’ climate, tax and health package on a party-line vote Saturday. Roll Call · Aug 6, 2022
Elizabeth Warren will not back abortion bill, urges executive action Democrats continue to show some divide on issues important to their party, after a plan to protect abortion access was met with surprising opposition this week. Boston Herald · Aug 4, 2022
After a $54 Billion Airline Bailout, Elizabeth Warren Thinks She Gets To Make the Rules More airline workers and more flights—not bailouts and restrictions on mergers—is the better policy. Reason · Aug 4, 2022
Tax bill’s electric vehicle credit limits discouraging to some WASHINGTON — Democrats are discussing concerns that requirements attached to their expansion of electric vehicle incentives could be too harsh and block a significant portion of cars from qualifying. Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
Tax bill's electric vehicle credit limits discouraging to some - Roll Call Democrats are discussing concerns that requirements attached to their expansion of electric vehicle incentives could be too harsh. Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022
Lawmakers want stronger oversight of troops' housing conditions - Roll Call A bipartisan group of lawmakers filed legislation to create a Military Housing Readiness Council to monitor housing quality. Roll Call · Aug 3, 2022
Salon · Aug 1, 2022 Sinema opposes tax hikes for the rich Sinema has indicated she is "open to letting Republicans modify the bill"
Reason · Jul 26, 2022 Elizabeth Warren Wants To Stop Airline Mergers, Despite Evidence That They Lower Airfares The senator urged the Department of Transportation on Monday to regulate airline consolidation and levy heavy fines for canceled flights.
Axios · Jul 25, 2022 The Fed faces new political pressure as economy slows A new op-ed from Senator Warren is a sign of the political risks ahead.
Tribune News Service · Jul 23, 2022 Lawmakers press Commerce secretary over Big Tech ties WASHINGTON — Two influential progressive lawmakers are raising concerns about what they say is excessive corporate influence at the Commerce Department, escalating a clash between the left wing of the Democratic Party and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022 Democrats widen scrutiny of tech over abortion data privacy Democratic lawmakers are widening their scrutiny into the role of tech companies in collecting the personal data of people who may be seeking an abortion, as lawmakers, regulators and the Biden administration grapple with the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling ending the constitutional protections for abortion
Reason · Jul 14, 2022 Elizabeth Warren Wants To Shut Down All of the Country's Crisis Pregnancy Centers Doing so would be blatantly unconstitutional.
Salon · Jul 14, 2022 Economists: More rate hikes won't help After June's inflation numbers, the Fed is likely to push rates higher — at the risk of sparking a recession
Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022 Democratic bill would mandate new IRS free tax-filing program WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is leading fellow Democrats in renewing a push for the IRS to create its own free tax-filing services and move away from its current private partnership, whose services only a slim portion of taxpayers use.
Roll Call · Jul 13, 2022 Democratic bill would mandate new IRS free tax-filing program - Roll Call Sen. Elizabeth Warren is leading fellow Democrats in renewing a push for the IRS to create its own free tax-filing services.
Fortune · Jul 12, 2022 Banks are scaling back overdraft fees, but lawmakers push for federal restrictions Democrats have renewed their bid to restrict overdraft fees through federal legislation.
The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2022 US law overrules states on abortions in medical emergencies, health secretary says Biden administration says physicians must continue to offer procedure in such cases