Commentary Trust in public health has been shattered in the wake of COVID. Confidence in government health authorities has plummeted—64 percent rate the FDA as “only fair or poor” and 58 percent rate the CDC the same. Ironically, and in defiance of Americans demanding more health autonomy, Sen. Bernie Sanders has put forth a radical Medicare-for-All 2023 bill to…
Bernie Sanders Launches Investigation Into Amazon’s ‘Dangerous, Illegal’ Warehouse Conditions
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has launched an investigation into what he says is Amazon’s “disastrous safety record” and unfair treatment of workers who suffer injuries in its warehouses. Sanders, who chairs the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter (pdf) to Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy to inform him of the investigation on June 20….
Senate Republicans Caution Against Rushed Federal Involvement in Child Care Crisis
Senate Republicans encouraged lawmakers to “think” before they act when considering what involvement the federal government should have in U.S. child care. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee convened on May 31 to discuss the child care crisis that some Americans are experiencing as well as potential solutions to meet the needs…
Senate Republicans Caution Against Rushed Federal Involvement in Childcare Crisis
Senate Republicans encouraged lawmakers to “think” before they act when considering what action the federal government should take in their involvement with American childcare. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee convened on May 31 to discuss the childcare crisis being experienced by some Americans and the potential solutions to meet the needs…
‘We’re Not Increasing the Cost of Business,’ Bernie Sanders Argues for $17 Federal Minimum Wage
May 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON–Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced a bill on May 4 to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour. The proposal, which is more than double the current rate of $7.25, was unveiled to the cheers of various labor leaders outside Capitol Hill. “It is time to pass a new livable wage,” Sanders said….
Bernie Sanders Calls for Confiscation of Wealth Above $999 Million
May 1, 2023
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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called for the U.S. government to confiscate assets over $999 million, and also announced his support for President Joe Biden. The senator spoke with CNN anchor Chris Wallace last week for an interview when he declared that billionaires should not exist. Sanders said he believes that the government should seize personal…
Bernie Sanders Endorses Biden’s 2024 Reelection Bid, Rules out Own Run
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Monday that he has no plans to announce a White House bid and is instead throwing his support behind President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. The veteran legislator told The Associated Press that running for president in the past was a “wonderful privilege,” but that ultimately he would be foregoing a third run for…
Starbucks CEO Agrees to Testify Before Committee Led by Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on March 7 that Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before his Senate committee. Sanders, who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee announced that Schultz would appear before the committee on March 29. “I’m happy to announce that Howard Schultz, the CEO and founder…
The Four-Day Work Week and Bernie
Commentary Some 61 varied British businesses with a total of 2,900 employees over the course of six months recently participated in the largest experiment ever of a four-day work week, effectively providing their workers with a paid day off a week. Conducted by the British think tank Autonomy, two nonprofits, and researchers at Cambridge and…
Sanders Pushes 4 Day Workweek Citing European Trial on Company Productivity
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) promoted the idea of a four-day workweek in a social media post. “With exploding technology and increased worker productivity, it’s time to move toward a four-day work week with no loss of pay. Workers must benefit from technology, not just corporate CEOs,” Sanders said in a tweet on Feb. 21. Sanders…
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