“This bill confirms what we’ve been saying all along: Trump and Republicans have been lying when they claim they aren’t going to cut Medicaid and take away people’s healthcare.” House Republicans late Sunday unveiled legislation that analysts said would rip Medicaid coverage from millions of low-income Americans—including children and people with disabilities—to help fund tax […]
Paid Parental Leave, Unemployment Insurance Reforms Advance in House JUNEAU – The House Labor and Commerce committee unanimously advanced comprehensive legislation (HB 193) to expand unemployment insurance benefits and establish a paid parental leave program, while expanding state-funded training programs and implementing a 20% unemployment insurance tax cut for employers. “Paid parental leave makes Alaska […]
“Will any House Republican join us, or will they all support taking healthcare and food from millions of Americans?” asked Rep. Greg Casar, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. A group of House Democrats launched an effort Tuesday to force a vote on a measure that would prevent Republicans from slashing Medicaid and federal nutrition […]
“A vote for Trump’s Social Security Commissioner is a vote to destroy Social Security,” warned one advocacy group. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday is set to hold a confirmation vote for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Social Security Administration—an ultra-rich former Wall Street executive who has aligned himself with the Elon Musk-led slash-and-burn […]