Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.
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Missouri’s Republican Legislators Repeal Paid Sick Leave
State lawmakers used classic anti-democratic tactics to override their constituents’ clear preference.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Blockchain Association Just Bought the CFTC
The revolving door isn’t just corrupting the CFTC—it may end the pretense of a Commission altogether.
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These 16 Democratic Senators Deserve a Primary
Allowing yourself to be bought by the crypto lobby is unforgivable.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
House Republicans Unite Around Sweeping Medicaid Cuts
The health care section of the GOP mega-bill has advanced to the House floor, bringing millions of Americans one step closer to losing their health insurance.
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Big Beautiful Bull
Today on TAP: The Republican budget reconciliation process has inched forward, but deep schisms remain. The course of least resistance is a massive increase in the deficit.
Posted inWorking in America
The Democrats’ One and Only Union-Busting Governor
Colorado’s Democratic legislature voted to repeal the state’s de facto right-to-work law. On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis vetoed it.
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Trump Imposes His Will on Major League Baseball
He compelled MLB to drop its ethical standards to make Pete Rose eligible for the Hall of Fame.
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: The Reverse Robin Hood Republicans
On our live show, Ryan Cooper, Emma Janssen, and James Baratta look at proposed Republican cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, crypto, trains, and more.
