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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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Mar 22, 2023

He got nothing and he was proud of it. He gave a gift to the world that saved God knows how many lives.

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Mar 22, 2023

This vaccine would not exist without NIH's partnership and expertise.

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Mar 22, 2023

We should be debating how much innovation are we willing to give up, not falling for promises that we will have lower spending and the same level or more prices.

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Mar 22, 2023

Moderna has already made $21 billion in profits off the COVID vaccine during the pandemic.

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Mar 15, 2023

Madam President, I wish to commemorate the life of Judy Heumann, a leader in the disability rights movement, who passed away on March 4. Judy was an internationally recognized leader in the disability community. She was instrumental in the…

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Mar 8, 2023

All that unions are about is not complicated. It is people coming together to fight for a contract which guarantees them certain basic rights.

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Mar 8, 2023

CEO compensation right now, 400 times more than the average American worker.

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Mar 8, 2023

We need to pass the Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act as soon as possible to protect collective action.

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Mar 8, 2023

the very rich know nothing about how most people live, couldn't care less about real people, and firmly believe they have a divine right to rule.

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Mar 8, 2023

I would hope that Senator Cassidy and others would understand that is not only unacceptable behavior, but illegal behavior.

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Mar 8, 2023

There is a class war going on, whether we want to recognize it or not.

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Mar 8, 2023

Federal labor law still contains racist and sexist exclusions rooted in Jim Crow. We need to write new rules that protect all workers--Black, brown, and white--to ensure we can all thrive.

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