Legislative proposals

Congressional Progressives Are Back with a Bill for the 99%

December 13, 2011
— Maz
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This week, the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) introduced the Restore the American Dream for the 99% Act. But, this plan isn't just for the 99 percent; it's for all 100 percent of us. Learn more with this bill summary.

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For the Super-Committee, Failure is Success

November 23, 2011
— ts
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The Super-Committee didn’t fail. The failure was the creation of the Super-Committee itself. It was created as a result of the false, politically manufactured debt ceiling crisis last August. By not reaching an agreement, the Super-Committee produced the best outcome of any of the options that were on the table in this terribly misguided process.

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New Estate Tax Bill Taxes the 1% to Benefit the 99%

November 17, 2011
— Maz
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Today, Rep. Jim McDermott released the Sensible Estate Tax Act of 2011, and we've got his back. The bill is an effort to raise taxes on the top 1% to benefit the 99%... literally. 

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New Estate Tax Bill Taxes the 1% to Benefit the 99%

November 17, 2011
— Maz
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Open Letter to the Super-Committee

November 7, 2011
— ts
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