Billionaires buying politicians and elections is a major threat to American democracy.
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Bernie Sanders
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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, is the longest-serving independent in congressional history.
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Congratulations to the 750 environmental groups who successfully defeated Sen. Manchin’s Big Oil Side Deal tonight. Yes. We need to improve our transmission capabilities, but not for fossil fuels. In order to save the planet, we need to rapidly move to sustainable energy.
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I voted tonight against the $858 billion Pentagon budget, which is 10% more than last year. At a time when we spend more than the next 11 nations combined on defense, we should invest in health care, jobs, housing and education – not more weapons of destruction.
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I agree with the 750 environmental and civil rights groups who have told us that given the threat of climate change it would be unacceptable to build a new fracked gas pipeline and expand fossil fuel extraction across the country. I’m opposed to Sen. Manchin’s Big Oil Side Deal.
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Ten years ago today, 20 children and 6 educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School were shot and killed. We must never forget that horrific day. It’s time for Congress to pass the common-sense gun safety reforms the American people are demanding.
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I say to the greedy rail company CEOs who make millions a year on the backs of rail workers and give HUGE stock buybacks to their shareholders: It’s time to treat workers with respect and dignity.
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Let me be clear. If we do not reach agreement, I will, along with my colleagues, bring this resolution back for a vote in the near future and do everything possible to end this horrific conflict.
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Today, I withdrew from consideration by the U.S. Senate my War Powers Resolution after the Biden administration agreed to continue working with my office on ending the war in Yemen.
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I’m LIVE on the floor of the Senate NOW to discuss why the United States must end its involvement in the devastating Saudi-led war in Yemen.
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Millions uninsured or underinsured. 600,000 homeless. A dysfunctional child care system. Congress must focus on the needs of America’s working families instead of increasing the budget at the Pentagon where there is massive waste and fraud.
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I sent a letter today with more than 70 of my colleagues in the House and the Senate urging President Biden to do everything within his power to guarantee rail workers the seven paid sick days that they desperately need.
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I applaud the FTC for moving to block this merger. In sector after sector, a handful of giant corporations control what is produced and how much Americans pay for their products. We must stop this dangerous concentration of ownership. This is a step in the right direction.
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The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday it is suing to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to its Xbox game consoles and its growing games subscription business. apnews.com/article/techno
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After months of imprisonment, Brittney Griner is free and returning home to her family and loved ones. Thank you to President Biden and everyone who worked tirelessly to make this happen.
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750 environmental and civil rights groups have told us that given the existential threat of climate change it is incredibly reckless to build a new fracked gas pipeline and expand fossil fuel extraction across the country. I agree. This provision must not become law.
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I wanted to take a minute to talk with you about what we learned from the fight for paid sick days for rail workers.
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Kanye West praising Hitler and Nazis is abhorrent and disgusting. Whether it is anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, sexism or homophobia there are always those who want to divide us up. Our job is to unite people around a progressive agenda that improves life for all.
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Let me be clear. This struggle is not over. I will do everything I can to make sure that rail workers in America are treated with dignity and respect.
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I’m LIVE on the floor of the U.S. Senate to ask a simple question: Are any Republicans prepared to stand with rail workers who have ZERO paid sick days or are they instead going to back the outrageous greed of the rail industry?
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Let me congratulate the 221 Members in the House for taking on the greed of the rail industry and voting to guarantee 7 paid sick days to every rail union worker in America. It is absolutely unacceptable that rail workers have ZERO paid sick days. The Senate must do the same.
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Are any Republicans prepared to stand with rail workers who have ZERO paid sick days or are they going to back the greed of the top rail CEOs in America who got paid a combined $104 million in one year while they fire workers who get sick? Stay tuned...
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At a time of record profits in the rail industry, it’s unacceptable that rail workers have ZERO guaranteed paid sick days. I'm LIVE on the floor of the Senate NOW to demand a vote on guaranteeing 7 paid sick days for all rail workers.
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I was proud to cast my vote today to pass the Respect for Marriage Act.
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Guaranteeing 7 paid sick days to rail workers would cost the rail industry a grand total of $321 million a year – less than 2% of its profits. Please don't tell me the rail industry can't afford it. Rail companies spent $25.5 billion on stock buybacks and dividends this year.
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At a time of record profits in the rail industry, it’s unacceptable that rail workers have ZERO guaranteed paid sick days. It’s my intention to block consideration of the rail legislation until a roll call vote occurs on guaranteeing 7 paid sick days to rail workers in America.
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It’s not just the unions who understand that working conditions on the railroads, with no guaranteed sick leave, is inhumane. It is some of the railroads major customers. Read what , president and CEO of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, recently wrote.
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Opinion: Railroads should give workers the benefits they seek buff.ly/3D3N5qz
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If the rail industry can afford to spend $25.5 billion this year to buy back its own stock and hand out huge dividends to its wealthy shareholders, please do not tell me it cannot afford to guarantee paid sick days to its workers and provide them with a decent quality of life.
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Jane and I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Let’s never forget that when we stand together, with hope and love, we can create the future based on peace and justice that we all deserve.
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Warren Buffett, the owner of BNSF Railway's parent company, became $1.38 billion richer yesterday. In one day, Mr. Buffett made twice as much money as it would cost to guarantee 15 paid sick days a year to every rail worker in America. The greed of the rail industry must end.
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Another day, another terrible mass shooting in America. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. It is long overdue for Congress to pass the common sense gun safety reform that Americans are demanding. If we can’t get 60 votes in the Senate, then we must end the filibuster to protect our people.
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Listen to what rail workers have to say about the appalling conditions they work under.
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Let’s be clear. The terrible shooting in Colorado Springs this weekend is a direct result of the hateful and violent rhetoric that has been allowed to grow in this country. We must stand united with the LGBTQ+ community and speak out against bigotry everywhere we find it.
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Thank you, , for all that you have done and worked for throughout your years of dedicated service. Speaker of the House is no easy job and you should be proud of how much you have accomplished for the American people.
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Maybe just maybe, the Supreme Court should realize they have no business telling anyone who they can and can't love and marry. I was proud to cast my vote today to finally make marriage equality – including same-sex and interracial marriages – the long overdue law of the land.
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Let me congratulate the 1,200 physicians at Montefiore Health System who are forming a union. More than 40 years after their rights to unionize were taken away, they are standing up and fighting back for better working conditions and better patient care.
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Why have insulin prices soared? Just 3 companies (Eli Lilly, Novo & Sanofi) control 90% of the insulin market while jacking up prices in tandem. It's time to break up their patents and end this collusion. Americans should not be forced to pay 10x more for insulin than Canadians.
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On Friday, we came together in St. Albans to commemorate the legacy and the extraordinary sacrifice of our Vermont veterans and their families.
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Cost for one vial of insulin:
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No one should be forced to take out their wallets for insulin – a life-saving drug that was invented nearly 100 years ago. It's time to end the greed of the pharmaceutical industry.
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I very much enjoyed being in St. Albans, Vermont today celebrating Veterans Day. Great turnout and community support. As the former chairman of the Senate Veterans Committee I want to thank all veterans for their service to our country.
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I stand in solidarity with workers striking at Maximus call centers today. If Maximus can afford to pay its CEO 208 times his median worker and spend $2 million on "bonuses" to cross the picket line, it can afford to pay workers a fair wage.
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We’re Affordable Care Act / Medicare / Medicaid call center workers and our employer, federal contractor Maximus, is pushing us past our limit.
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