12/20 News Roundup – Sanders: “Tax Bill A Victory For Corporate Campaign Donors” & More
Sanders: Passage of GOP tax bill a ‘victory’ for Koch brothers, campaign donors, corporations
Sen. Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) SandersSchumer: Franken should resignFranken resignation could upend Minnesota racesAvalanche of Democratic senators say Franken should resignMORE (I-Vt.), on Tuesday, blasted the GOP tax overhaul bill, arguing that its expected passage is a “victory” for the Koch brothers, Republican campaign donors, large corporations and even some lawmakers.
“Today marks a great day for the Koch brothers and other billionaire, Republican campaign contributors who will see huge tax breaks for themselves while driving up the deficit by almost $1.5 trillion,” Sanders said in a video posted on Twitter.
“Today is also a victory for the largest and most-profitable corporations in this country like Apple, Microsoft, Pfizer and General Electric, who, despite record-breaking profits, will now see hundreds of billions of dollars in tax breaks,” he added.
Sanders also indicated that some of his own colleagues had a personal financial interest in passing the bill, pointing to lawmakers who have real estate investments and will benefit under the new plan.
“Today is also a victory for a number of members of the United States Congress who have significant investments in real estate who, with this vote, will substantially lower the taxes that they pay and will further enrich themselves,” he said.
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On Technicality, Sanders Delays Tax Bill’s Passage
The House Has to Revote on the Tax Bill Because It Broke the Byrd Rule. What Is the Byrd Rule?
Without Remorse, House GOP Passes ‘Morally Corrupt, Cruel, and Barbaric’ Tax Bill
Senate approves most drastic changes to US tax code in 30 years
The Republican Plan Isn’t Just About Taxes—It’s About Shredding the Safety Net
Ryan: Medicare overhaul not the focus next year
Hypocritical liar. He knows if Medicare and SSI are threatened, his kind get booted, gerrymandering, voter suppression, etc. notwithstanding. Is this yahoo running next year or not? I keep hearing yes and no.
Guess the delay did not hinder the process.
House has to revote but the GoP has more than 10% for its passage.
So much time spent on Russia.
I think if they going to spend time Russia, they should compare the GOP to the oligarchs there.
I’m just not seeing what more the Dems could have done that would have stopped the GOP from passing their tax scam. It’s actually the most unpopular legislation in decades and they still passed it. The goal now is to vote as many of the bastards out as possible next November. How to accomplish that is the next big Dem debate.
Here Are the 227 GOP House Members Who Just Voted to Raise Taxes on 90 Million Working Families to Give Tax Breaks to Millionaires and Corporations
Every GOP House member is complicit, including those from NY, NJ, etc. who House leadership allowed to vote against the tax bill because their votes weren’t needed. These assholes voted to make Ryan speaker and there will no hiding for them from voters for the disastrous consequences of the tax vote.
Just wait until Ryan and the rest of the maggots/GOPukes start screaming for cuts in SSI, and Medicare.
Corporations Say Publicly They’ll Pocket the Tax Cut, But Republicans Aren’t Listening
Oh they are listening alright…
It’s Not Just Corker: 14 GOP Senators Stand to Reap Millions From #CorkerKickback
https://youtu.be/5sVvkPuPuRA
Confusion and chaos ahead as new tax rules take immediate effect
In Iowa, Bill de Blasio Speaks, Chews and Tries to Lead (to the Left)
Bill de Blasio to Iowa Democrats: Move left and win
Future of Keystone XL pipeline becomes more muddled after PSC denies revisions
Nebraska regulators deny TransCanada request on Keystone XL route
Thank the dieties, one and all ( and the PSC). It’s victories like this that give us all hope.
US will ‘take names of those who vote to reject Jerusalem recognition’
Yeah I’m sure those countries are quaking in their boots.
No kidding. Nobody likes a bully, and most of them don’t even have to pretend to now that we are in decline. But there may be a few that will change their vote b/c of feared consequences.
Donald Trump threatens to cut aid to countries over UN Jerusalem vote
“At the will of the American people.” Probably not. Not much is, these days.
Amtrak derailment: safety gear was not active after rush to launch service
Somalis were shackled for nearly 48 hours on failed US deportation flight
“Slave Ship Conditions” for Somalis as Deportation Flight Sheds Light on Horrific Practices Under Trump
How a Group of Immigration Attorneys Stopped a Deportation Flight to Cambodia
Something has to be done to stop the training/brainwashing of these people who are manning these agencies and those in private security. They have it deep inside that the “other” is deserving of their hatred and their rage. I imagine they treat the family dog better. Such a shame and an outrage.
Florida judge halts deportation of 92 Somalis shackled on plane for 48 hours
Investigating Jill Stein for Russian Collusion Decried as ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Absurd’
Jill Stein Will Hand Over Russia-Related Communications to Senate Committee
Since it’s being led by the Republicans, this is an “obvious move to deflect the still serious concerns that the Trump campaign colluded.”
They already tried it with Bernie, and failed.
Can we spell McCarthy?
Trump Administration Rolls Back EPA Plan to Restrict Dangerous Household Chemicals
EPA Considers Allowing Bee-Killing Pesticide to Be Sprayed on 165 Million Acres of U.S. Farmland
Puerile Pruitt is so bought off and stupid that it would be pathetic is it wasn’t such a physical threat.
Not good for people, either, I imagine.
I’m sure its excellent for Profits and inst that all that matters with our corporate owned politicians
EPA Says Glyphosate Does Not Cause Cancer, Contradicting IARC
Environmental Pollution Agency
What a farce our government has become, and it has been a long time coming.
The fury around Donna Brazile is symptomatic of our times by Thomas Frank
The Government Has Screwed Up the Bundy Case Even Worse Than We Realized
I do not have sympathy for the ’cause’ of the Bundy’s (Heavily armed people mad about paying up for using the lands of the public) and think its about 100% opposite of what something like Standing Rock was about (peaceful protest in the name of conserving the land).. BUT… there are many similarities in tactics used against them that cannot be overlooked.
Another big difference is that the Standing Rock protestors did not come armed with semiautomatic weapons