Caucus Forms to Cut Taxes for Mansion and Yacht Owners
In a press release announcing their formation, the SALT Caucus said they are fighting for “tax relief for middle class families.” However, that’s not true.
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Biden Going Along With Trump's Gutting of Key Drug Price Controls
A last-minute Trump regulation would eliminate a key government authority that could be used against COVID vaccine price hikes.
Biden Interior Nominee Worked for MBS’s Murderous NEOM Company
NEOM, which is slated to have an artificial moon, flying drone taxis, robot maids, and glow-in-the dark beach sand, is being constructed on land that for hundreds of years has been occupied by the Huwaitat tribe.
Troy Carter Removed From ‘No Fossil Fuel Money’ Pledge Following Sludge Report
After signing the pledge on March 5, Carter violated it by taking at least nine large donations from fossil fuel interests.
Tax Chairman Neal Takes Checks From the Worst Corporate Tax Dodgers
Neal's Q1 FEC report shows donations from PACs of companies with tax rates as low as -34% last year.
Companies Signing Voting Rights Statement Are Members of Anti-HR 1 Lobbying Group
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned U.S. senators against voting for the Democrats’ election reform bill.
Troy Carter Violates His 'No Fossil Fuel Money' Pledge by Taking Nine Large Fossil Fuel Donations
Carter has not responded to inquiries from Sludge or the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge and risks having his name removed from the pledge website.
Military Equipment Transfers to Police Have Picked Back Up
After dipping in the back three quarters of 2020 amid a nationwide focus on policing, the transfer of military weapons and equipment to civilian police has picked back up in the first quarter of 2021.
'Problem Solvers' Threaten Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Over Rich Donor Tax Break
After raising millions from corporate executives through joint fundraising committees, Problem Solvers Caucus members are threatening to block Biden's infrastructure package unless a tax cut for the rich gets added.
35 States at Risk of 'Rigged' Districts Due to Gerrymandering, Report Finds
The report finds that a wide swath of the South is at risk of “extreme” partisan gerrymandering.