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Sanders and senators urge administration to reinstate LIHEAP workers
Senator Bernie Sanders, along with 30 of his Senate colleagues, has addressed a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling for the reinstatement of workers who were recently dismissed from the office that...
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Sanders to join care workers town hall amid Medicaid cuts discussion
Senator Bernie Sanders plans to participate in a town hall event with domestic care workers across the nation.
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Sanders and Scott lead initiative to raise U.S. minimum wage to $17 by 2030
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Bobby Scott have introduced the Raise the Wage Act, aiming to increase the minimum wage to $17 by 2030.
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Lawmakers and advocates push for $17 minimum wage by 2030
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), backed by 174 colleagues from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, have introduced the Raise the Wage Act aimed at increasing the federal minimum wage...
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Sanders, Scott to announce $17 minimum wage legislation at April 8 press conference
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, along with other legislators and workers, have revealed plans for a press conference aimed at introducing the Raise the Wage Act.
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Potential impact of Musk's SSA staffing cuts raises concerns
Ahead of a pivotal Senate Finance Committee vote on advancing a nominee for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Senator Bernie Sanders released findings illustrating the potential impact of Elon Musk’s proposal to reduce the SSA...
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Sanders criticizes HHS staff cuts impacting health services for Americans
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has expressed his concerns following the recent announcement by Elon Musk and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about significant staff reductions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Sanders reports over 46 million students without civil rights watchdogs under Trump
Senator Bernie Sanders has released a report highlighting concerns about civil rights protections for students following actions by the Trump administration.
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Sanders leads senators opposing education department layoffs under Trump administration
Senator Bernie Sanders, along with 37 other senators, has addressed a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon expressing their concern over recent actions by the Trump administration.
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Sanders calls for Senate approval of expanded Medicare benefits
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont called for unanimous consent on the Senate floor to pass his Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act.
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Sanders and Doggett propose bills to expand Medicare coverage
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Lloyd Doggett have introduced new legislation aimed at expanding Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing care for American seniors.
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Income inequality linked to reduced life expectancy among working-class Americans
Senator Bernie Sanders, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has unveiled a report that highlights significant disparities in life expectancy across different socioeconomic groups...
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Sanders calls for investigation into DOGE and subpoenas Elon Musk
Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont and the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has called for a formal investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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Legislators reintroduce PRO Act aimed at bolstering worker's right amid growing inequality
Senator Bernie Sanders, along with a coalition of Democratic leaders and labor advocates, has reintroduced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) in Congress.
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Sanders and colleagues set to reintroduce PRO Act for worker rights
Senator Bernie Sanders, alongside Representative Bobby Scott and other congressional leaders, announced a press conference to reintroduce the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act).
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Legislation introduced to expand social security benefits amid Republican tax cut proposals
In Washington, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, alongside Representatives Jan Schakowsky and Val Hoyle, have introduced the Social Security Expansion Act.
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Bernie Sanders criticizes corporate profits in healthcare amid new study findings
Senator Bernie Sanders has issued a statement in response to a recent study published by the Journal of American Medical Association.
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Bernie Sanders criticizes Trump's labor policies affecting worker rights
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has issued a statement addressing former President Donald Trump's actions regarding labor relations.
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Sanders questions RFK Jr.'s plans for healthcare reform during Senate hearing
Senator Bernie Sanders delivered a statement during a Senate Committee hearing on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Sanders hosts panel on vaccine importance amid rising misinformation
Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), organized a roundtable discussion in Washington with prominent medical professionals to discuss vaccines and their role in public...