There are ties between the families of Goldman and Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger, who took an interest in the endorsement.
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Whip Count: The Democrats Who Support the Progressive Reconciliation Strategy
A running tally of the lawmakers who have—and have not—committed to withhold their votes on the bipartisan infrastructure bill in favor of robust budget reconciliation
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Meet the Consulting Firm That’s Staffing the Biden Administration
WestExec represented major corporations throughout the Trump years. Now it’s in the White House.
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Congress Looks to Judicial Overrides to Strengthen Consumer Protections
The under-utilized tool would allow Congress to reverse SCOTUS rulings that insulate lenders and corporations from regulation.
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Corporate Lawyers Line Up for Justice Department Top Slots
Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland defended hiring lawyers with Big Tech experience at yesterday’s confirmation hearing.
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Merrick Garland Wants Former Facebook Lawyer to Top Antitrust Division
Susan Davies has spent much of the last decade working on behalf of major mergers and fending off antitrust enforcement.
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Big Tech Critics Alarmed at Direction of Biden Antitrust Personnel
Renata Hesse, who has worked for Google and Amazon, is the leading candidate to run the Justice Department’s antitrust division.
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⏩ Marcia Brown and Rachel Cohen Talk Congressional Overrides on The Majority Report with Sam Seder
Watch writing fellow Marcia Brown and contributor Rachel Cohen chat with Sam Seder about their piece ‘How to Counteract the Court.’
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How to Counteract the Court
Congress has the power to override Supreme Court rulings based on statutory interpretations.
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The DCCC Is Stepping Up for Two Left Candidates While Progressive Groups Step Back
Kara Eastman and Dana Balter are giving the left a second chance to show it can win swing districts. But progressive organizations are playing a minimal role.