Meanwhile, the frequency and severity of power outages are increasing, in part due to extreme weather, according to the Congressional Joint Economic Committee.
“Our children can’t succeed if they are worried about where their next meal is coming from. New Mexico set an example by passing universal school meals, and there is new momentum to make that a reality nationwide. When we invest in our kids and their education, we are investing in a better future for everyone.”
Aug 07 2024
Extreme Republican Budget Plans Would Gut Government Programs and Extend Tax Cuts for Rich
“Republicans’ extreme proposals are dangerous for America. While Democrats are fighting to invest in families, Republicans would rather protect their billionaire friends at the expense of everyone else.”
“But higher interest rates are unnecessarily squeezing families and pushing up unemployment. Inflation is falling, so there is no reason to keep interest rates artificially high. The Fed must cut interest rates. It’s that simple.”
“The data is clear: the transformative investments we secured through the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Law are working — slashing costs for working families on everything from health care to utilities."
An economic analysis of the far-right Project 2025 agenda crafted by at least 140 former Trump administration officials shows that the plan would result in higher taxes on working-class Americans and "corporate welfare" for the rich and large businesses.
“Republicans’ Project 2025 is bad for America. It would force Americans to pay more at the grocery store, strip workers of overtime pay, and raise taxes on working families. The ultra-wealthy would get hefty handout while families suffer. We can’t let that happen.”
Jul 30 2024
NUEVO INFORME: Las inundaciones le cuesta a los Estados Unidos entre $179.8 y $496.0 mil millones anualmente
Hoy, senador Martin Heinrich (D-NM), presidente del Comité Económico Mixto del Congreso de EE. UU. (Joint Economic Committee, JEC), publicó un informe escrito por el personal demócrata, que concluye que las inundaciones en los Estados Unidos causan anualmente daños por valor de entre $179.8 y $496.0 mil millones--un número mucho más alto que las estimaciones existentes, y uno que está aumentando debido a los impactos del cambio climático.
“Fusion is poised to play a critical role in securing our clean energy future. That’s why I started the Senate Fusion Caucus to support the pursuit of clean, limitless energy.”
Jul 25 2024
JEC Chairman Heinrich: “Our Economy Continues to Grow and Families are Feeling the Benefits”
“Our economy continues to grow and families are feeling the benefits. Because of Democrats’ policies, we’ve seen 41 months of record job growth. Wage growth is outpacing inflation and prices are coming down."
