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Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.

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Apr 16, 2024

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I move that it stand adjourned under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:26…

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Apr 16, 2024

as most everybody knows, Iran recently launched several hundred drones and missiles at Israel. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. This attack was Iran's response to an Israeli airstrike on their consulate in Damascus, Syria, on April…

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Apr 16, 2024

This is what the New York Times says: The administration-- Biden administration-- has tried many forms of pressure and admonition, including public statements, reported expressions of frustration and U.N. Security Council resolutions. None…

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Apr 16, 2024

for the information of the Senate, Senators will be sworn in as jurors in the Court of Impeachment at 1 p.m. ____________________

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Mar 20, 2024

we are currently witnessing one of the worst humanitarian disasters in modern history, and the United States is complicit. Anyone who turns on the television or opens a newspaper can see the unbelievable devastation now taking place in…

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Mar 14, 2024

We have more income and wealth inequality than we have ever had before.

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Mar 14, 2024

That is criminal. America is better than this.

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Mar 14, 2024

The fact that so many people are going to work exhausted, physically and mentally.

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Mar 14, 2024

The impact of Senator Sanders' proposal on defined benefit for both union and nonunion employers could be considerable.

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Mar 14, 2024

We are living in a difficult moment in American history.

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Mar 14, 2024

Who is going to act to fix this epidemic of lives dominated by work?

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Mar 14, 2024

It is quite probable that Senator Sanders' approach could have a number of adverse consequences to an employer's health benefit plans.

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Mar 14, 2024

U.S. workers deserve a break. It's time for a 32-hour working week.

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Mar 14, 2024

They are fed up with being left behind and stripped of dignity.

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Mar 14, 2024

the result has been that there has been a $50 trillion transfer of wealth from the bottom 90 percent to the top 1 percent.

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Mar 14, 2024

Who is going to deny that the economy has not fundamentally and radically changed over that period of time?

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Mar 14, 2024

We have got to start asking some fundamental questions.

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Mar 14, 2024

It is unclear as to the 'longevity' of Senator Sanders' proposal regarding impacted positions.

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Mar 14, 2024

We have got to start asking some fundamental questions.

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Mar 14, 2024

It is quite probable that Senator Sanders' approach could have a number of adverse consequences to an employer's health benefit plans.

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Mar 14, 2024

It is unclear as to the 'longevity' of Senator Sanders' proposal regarding impacted positions.

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Mar 14, 2024

Who is going to deny that the economy has not fundamentally and radically changed over that period of time?

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Mar 14, 2024

We have more income and wealth inequality than we have ever had before.

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Mar 14, 2024

the FLSA should be amended to require employers to pay overtime to nonexempt employers after 32 hours of work in a workweek.

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Mar 14, 2024

That is criminal. America is better than this.

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