David Moore
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Democrats maintained Pelosi and Schumer in 2018 and 2021 even though they would not advance a single-payer health care system.
Economists Saez & Zucman found it would give individuals an $11,000 net gain a year. CBO found in December 2020 it would save trillions. Oh, and it would cover health care.
Economists Saez & Zucman found it would give individuals an $11,000 net gain a year. CBO found in December 2020 it would save trillions. Oh, and it would cover health care.
U.S. Has Worst Health Care Despite Spending the Most On It ⑉ Brick House
Half of lower-income Americans face cost barriers to healthcare access, according to a new report.
thebrick.house
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Democrats maintained Pelosi and Schumer in 2018 and 2021 even though they would not advance a single-payer health care system.
Economists Saez & Zucman found it would give individuals an $11,000 net gain a year. CBO found in December 2020 it would save trillions. Oh, and it would cover health care.
Economists Saez & Zucman found it would give individuals an $11,000 net gain a year. CBO found in December 2020 it would save trillions. Oh, and it would cover health care.
Months after Dems took the midterms in 2018, Primus reportedly used a private meeting to slow progress toward Medicare for All, replacing private health insurance.
Ask House Dem aides Tiffany Guarascio and Amy Hall, they were there, per Politico.
The health care industry knew the score in 2019:
Ask House Dem aides Tiffany Guarascio and Amy Hall, they were there, per Politico.
The health care industry knew the score in 2019:
Top Hospital Lobbyist Predicts Pelosi Will Block Vote on Medicare for All
Medicare for All opponents have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Pelosi and House Democratic leaders.
readsludge.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Months after Dems took the midterms in 2018, Primus reportedly used a private meeting to slow progress toward Medicare for All, replacing private health insurance.
Ask House Dem aides Tiffany Guarascio and Amy Hall, they were there, per Politico.
The health care industry knew the score in 2019:
Ask House Dem aides Tiffany Guarascio and Amy Hall, they were there, per Politico.
The health care industry knew the score in 2019:
The sweeping For the People Act was sure to be filibustered by Senate GOP. Schumer did not heed progressives who urged him to move quickly and change the filibuster rules for voting reform and ethics bills. (E.g., a "talking" filibuster.)
By 2022, Senate Dems' efforts failed, and the bill died.
By 2022, Senate Dems' efforts failed, and the bill died.
Restoring the Senate: Key Facts as the Senate Considers Rules Reform
History demonstrates that there is ample precedent to changing the rules around the filibuster to allow the chamber to function as the Founders intended.
www.brennancenter.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The sweeping For the People Act was sure to be filibustered by Senate GOP. Schumer did not heed progressives who urged him to move quickly and change the filibuster rules for voting reform and ethics bills. (E.g., a "talking" filibuster.)
By 2022, Senate Dems' efforts failed, and the bill died.
By 2022, Senate Dems' efforts failed, and the bill died.
AIPAC PAC has used the conduit Democracy Engine LLC PAC this year in donations to Jeffries, according to FEC records.
For the past few years, the conduit has been known for masking donations from unpopular PACs.
So the #NY08 rep @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 's answer was pretty far from straight.
For the past few years, the conduit has been known for masking donations from unpopular PACs.
So the #NY08 rep @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 's answer was pretty far from straight.
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
AIPAC PAC has used the conduit Democracy Engine LLC PAC this year in donations to Jeffries, according to FEC records.
For the past few years, the conduit has been known for masking donations from unpopular PACs.
So the #NY08 rep @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 's answer was pretty far from straight.
For the past few years, the conduit has been known for masking donations from unpopular PACs.
So the #NY08 rep @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 's answer was pretty far from straight.
If you're concerned about pressure to bail out the gigantic AI industry, you can let DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand know. She's received more than $52k from executives of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the Trump-aligned VC firm.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, a prez hopeful, fundraises with Marc Andreessen.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, a prez hopeful, fundraises with Marc Andreessen.
Trump Media Raises $2.5 Billion to Buy Bitcoin as Admin Boosts Crypto
Trump Media & Technology Group's crypto partners in the new venture are also lobbying Congress to pass major industry-friendly legislation now being advanced.
readsludge.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you're concerned about pressure to bail out the gigantic AI industry, you can let DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand know. She's received more than $52k from executives of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the Trump-aligned VC firm.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, a prez hopeful, fundraises with Marc Andreessen.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, a prez hopeful, fundraises with Marc Andreessen.