rise in price level in an economy over time
Four years after being rivals, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders partner to push for lower prescription drug costs
cnn.com/2024/04/03/politics/biden-and-sanders-team-up-to-promote-efforts-to-lower-prescription-drug-costs-including-inhalers/
‘Centrist’ Senate departures create opening for better bipartisanship: So do the departures of these senators mean the end of bipartisanship? Not at all ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4574797-centrist-senate-departures-create-opening-for-better-bipartisanship/
‘HARDWORKING FAMILIES ARE STRUGGLING’: Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt unleashes on the soaring inflation, leaving Americans grappling with uncertainty as ... Show more
President Biden: "My predecessor and some of you here seek to bury the truth about January 6. I will not do that. This is the moment to speak the truth .. ... Show more nbcnews.to/3PeGvmW
“Tonight, let’s all agree once again to stand up for seniors,” Biden says in his State of the Union address.
“If anyone here tries to cut Social Security or ... Show more nbcnews.to/3PdSpNT
'Biden has contaminated the historic public support for LEGAL immigration': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
theweek.com/politics/legal-immigration-support-falls-under-Biden
'Shrinkflation' fight: Dems launch bill saying shoppers pay more for less at stores
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/02/28/bob-casey-shrinkflation-bill/72748934007/
Will Bernie Sanders' proposed 32-hour workweek pass Congress?: The measure would require companies to cut hours but preserve pay.
abcnews.go.com/Business/bernie-sanders-proposed-32-hour-workweek-pass-congress/story
Warren picks up Biden's call to crack down on 'shrinkflation': The Massachusetts Democrat spoke to ABC's "GMA3" about targeting the practice.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/warren-picks-bidens-call-crack-shrinkflation/story
Sanders grills drug company CEOs over high prices in hearing: Drug company CEOs were in the hot seat Thursday, as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4457019-sanders-grills-drug-company-ceos-over-high-prices-in-tense-hearing/
Biden calls on snack companies to stop shrinkflation ahead of Super Bowl: Joe Biden doesn’t want corporate greed to eat into your Super Bowl snack spread.
cnn.com/2024/02/11/business/biden-shrinkflation-super-bowl-toblerone/
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Fed hold rates steady, casts doubt on March cuts: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday following its first monetary policy meeting of the ...
thehill.com/business/4439921-fed-declines-to-cut-rates-as-inflation-consumer-confidence-improve/
Quick Glance: Labor Cost Data Signals Inflation Improvement
- Recent ECI data shows significant decline in labor cost growth, indicating easing inflation and a shift in the Fed's monetary policy.
- The Employment Cost Index (ECI), the Fed's preferred measure of labor costs, saw its smallest quarterly increase in over two years, signaling a positive change in the central bank's inflation fight.
- ECI data for the quarter suggests a cooling of inflationary pressures within the job market, crucial for the Fed's monetary policy decisions.
- The decline in labor cost growth supports the Fed's confidence that the current reduction in inflation is sustainable and signals a move toward more balanced labor market conditions.
Pharma CEOs grilled by senators over sky-high drug prices: Senators grilled drugmakers over the sky-high cost of drug prices in the United States ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/pharma-ceos-grilled-senators-sky-high-drug-prices-rcna137993
Sanders says pharma CEOs facing possible subpoenas will testify about drug prices
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4432050-sanders-says-pharma-ceos-will-testify-drug-prices/
Senate Panel to Vote on Subpoenas for CEOs of 'Pharma Profiteers': "The pharmaceutical companies they run may make billions in profits," says HELP ...
commondreams.org/news/big-pharma-ceo
Fed Officials Signal Wariness to Cut Rates Too Soon, Despite Inflation Progress: Four Fed officials suggested Wednesday they don’t see an urgent case for ...
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John Fetterman Dismisses Americans Concerned About $16 McDonald's Meals: Senator John Fetterman dismissed Americans concerned about inflation and praised ...
newsweek.com/fetterman-mcdonalds-inflation-good-evil-fight-1855851
Big Pharma hiked the price of 775 drugs this year so far: Report: Meanwhile, Senate to consider subpoenas to force pharma CEOs to testify on prices.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/775-brand-name-drugs-saw-price-hikes-this-year-so-far-report/
Wealth distribution: Oxfam: Super-rich are getting richer despite inflation and crises
handelsblatt.com/finanzen/anlagestrategie/trends/vermoegensverteilung-oxfam-superreiche-werden-trotz-inflation-und-krisen-noch-reicher/100007091.html
Manchin calls upcoming hydrogen tax credit guidance ‘horrible’: ‘We are fighting it’
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4362098-manchin-hydrogen-tax-credit-guidance/
Manchin blasts exemptions in Biden administration rule on foreign EV parts: Senate Energy Committee Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) blasted the Biden ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4337855-joe-manchin-blasts-biden-administration-electric-vehicle-rule-foreign-parts-exceptions/
Inflation on groceries, toilet paper is coming from shrinkflation: Smaller packages, same price
businessinsider.com/inflation-groceries-toilet-paper-shrinkflation-smaller-packages-same-price-2023-12
New ‘greedflation’ report from Sen. Bob Casey shows impact of price hikes on Pa. family’s budget
pennlive.com/news/2023/11/new-greedflation-report-from-sen-bob-casey-shows-impact-of-price-hikes-on-pa-familys-budget.html
Sen. Tillis is a rare Republican who voted for federal projects he can now applaud | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article282861793.html
Hey, Joe Manchin! There’s no ‘middle’ in a right-wing GOP.: There’s one big problem with the West Virginia senator’s potential plan to explore a presidential bid ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/12/joe-manchin-2024-west-virginia/
Quick Glance: Democratic Senator Manchin to Step Down
- Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced on Thursday that he will not seek re-election in 2024.
- Manchin plans to travel the country and advocate for mobilizing the middle and uniting Americans.
- During a Senate Appropriations committee hearing on November 8, 2023, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) provided insight into the struggles of Congress to reach a deal to prevent a looming partial government shutdown.
GOP candidates come up short on inflation solutions during Miami debate: The presidential candidates laid out their plans for tackling inflation — and came up ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/gop-candidates-come-up-short-on-inflation-solutions-during-miami-debate
Casey blames higher holiday food prices on corporate greed, not Biden's policies: The mashed potatoes on your Thanksgiving plate cost 60% more this year — almost ...
post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2023/11/22/casey-biden-thanksgiving-food-inflation/stories/202311220132
Paid articlePaid Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren want FTC to probe blockbuster Exxon and Chevron mergers
cnn.com/2023/11/01/investing/oil-merger-exxon-chevron-schumer/
Bernie Sanders will vote no on Biden's pick to lead NIH, but nomination may proceed
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/24/1208197141/bernie-sanders-will-vote-no-on-bidens-pick-to-lead-nih-but-nomination-may-procee
Biden campaign bashes Scott for touting drug price caps that he voted against: President Biden’s reelection campaign bashed presidential candidate Sen ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4250750-biden-campaign-bashes-scott-drug-price-caps/
Letters: Interest rates | Palestine’s goals | Daylight saving time | Tuberville’s delay
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/07/letters-interest-rates-palestines-goals-daylight-savings-time-tubervilles-delay/
Biden administration to release long-awaited offshore oil plan Friday: The Biden administration will release on Friday its long-awaited plan that maps out the ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4228435-biden-administration-to-release-long-awaited-offshore-oil-plan-friday/
With Funds Opposed by GOP, IRS to Target Ultrawealthy Tax Delinquents: "This news stands in stark contrast to the approach taken by House Republicans ...
commondreams.org/news/irs-targeting-rich-tax-cheats
UAW says Ford talks 'reasonably productive'; automaker says 'we have to win together'
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/09/16/uaw-says-talks-with-ford-reasonably-productive-as-strike-continues/70876405007/
Quick Glance: UAW resumes talks with Stellantis, Chrysler's parent company
- The United Auto Workers and Stellantis have resumed their negotiations as the strike against the Detroit Three automakers enters its fourth day.
- Analysts and industry representatives are questioning how long it will take for the UAW to strike at additional locations to increase pressure on the automakers.
- The strikes have halted production at plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri that manufacture the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Colorado, and other popular models.
- Ford has temporarily laid off 600 non-striking workers at the Michigan Bronco plant due to the impact of the work stoppage.
US Child Poverty Rate More Than Doubled in 2022 Thanks to Manchin and GOP: "Joe Manchin's legacy includes artificially manufacturing child poverty for no ...
commondreams.org/news/manchin-child-poverty
Quick Glance: Biden's Safety Net Collapses: Alarming Rise in Poverty Rates
- President Joe Biden's efforts to combat poverty are spiraling out of control.
- The child poverty rate has more than doubled to 12.4 percent.
- The shrinking Covid safety net will significantly increase the poverty rate compared to 2021.
- Despite low unemployment and wage growth, voters remain skeptical of the president's economic record.
"Economist Isabella Weber has the receipts showing how price-gouging sellers push inflation higher," writes Senator Elizabeth Warren. Show more
☝️ 1 big thing: The political gap between some clergy and their congregations
Plus: Inflation eats away at American incomes
And: Senator Mitt Romney ... Show more
$92 billion more than thought pumped into economy during pandemic: analysis: An inquiry into the COVID-era JobKeeper program has been told the extra stimulus ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/92-billion-more-than-thought-pumped-into-economy-during-pandemic-analysis-20230901-p5e1cv.html
Schumer says Inflation Reduction Act provides contrast with Republicans in 2024: The Senate majority leader concedes it will take time for law's full impact to ...
npr.org/2023/08/16/1194188604/schumer-says-inflation-reduction-act-provides-contrast-with-republicans-in-2024
Manchin vows to fight implementation of IRA as ‘radical climate agenda’: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Wednesday said he will keep up his battle against the ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4154907-manchin-vows-to-fight-implementation-of-ira-as-radical-climate-agenda/
Democrats look to generate buzz around Inflation Reduction Act: Signed with fanfare in August 2022, the White House was hoping the Inflation Reduction Act could ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4152234-democrats-buzz-inflation-reduction-act/
Fact checking Nikki Haley, Tim Scott in first GOP presidential debate: Nikki Haley and Tim Scott had a lot to say that the first GOP primary debate Aug. 23 ...
postandcourier.com/politics/fact-checking-nikki-haley-tim-scott-gop-debate-claims/article_9fa3abfe-42a3-11ee-8bdb-a306c8c0c5c2.html
Harris touts investment in ‘clean energy economy’ on Inflation Reduction Act anniversary
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4154507-harris-touts-investment-in-clean-energy-economy-on-anniversary-of-inflation-reduction-act/
White House is torn over Joe Manchin’s fury at climate law he crafted: Biden aides are trying to agree to Manchin’s demands where they can to avoid antagonizing ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/08/19/inflation-reduction-act-joe-manchin-biden/
Rep. Schweikert celebrates solar project but slams Inflation Reduction Act that made it possible
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2023/09/08/arizona-david-schweikert-praises-solar-project-inflation-reduction-act/70772602007/
Paid articlePaid Joe Manchin skipping White House event as questions swirl over presidential bid
theweek.com/united-states/1025762/joe-manchin-skipping-white-house-event-as-questions-swirl-over-presidential
Quick Glance: Senator Manchin Considering Becoming Independent
- Senator Manchin made the comments on MetroNews 'Talkline' on Thursday.
- He has been seriously considering leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent.
- He has been thinking about it for quite some time.
- Manchin hasn't made any decisions regarding his political direction.
How GOP-dominated Georgia became a hub for clean energy jobs: A year after the Inflation Reduction Act passed, the Peach State leads the country in new clean ...
fastcompany.com/90938351/how-gop-dominated-georgia-became-a-hub-for-clean-energy-jobs
Biden administration to split green bank funds between national and ‘hub’ organizations
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4096833-biden-administration-to-split-green-bank-funds/
Warren Calls on Fed to Halt Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Eases: Senator Elizabeth Warren called on the Federal Reserve to halt interest-rate increases as the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-12/warren-tells-fed-to-take-yes-for-an-answer-and-halt-rate-hikes
VP Kamala Harris Will Join The Global Black Economic Forum at the 2023 ESSENCE Fest
essence.com/news/money-career/kamala-harris-gbef-essence-fest/
Sanders vows to oppose NIH nominee until Biden produces drug-pricing plan: The chair of the Senate’s health panel said he would not move forward until he ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2023/06/12/sanders-hold-nih-director-drug-prices/
Fact check: Republican says inflation costs Americans $500 a month: Sen. Tim Scott, vying for the presidential nomination in 2024, suggests inflation costs are ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/politifact/article/fact-check-inflation-costs-americans-500-month-18173499.php
Sanders Vows to Oppose Biden Nominees Until More Action Is Taken to Cut Drug Prices
commondreams.org/news/sanders-biden-nominees-prescription-drugs
GOP senator warns Americans: 'Retirement is now in jeopardy': Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., explains how Democrats' excessive spending and debt ceiling stalemate ...
foxbusiness.com/economy/gop-senator-warns-americans-retirement-jepardy
Insulin makers testify on Capitol Hill over prices: Leaders of major insulin makers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) traded blame for the life-saving drug's ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pharma-ceos-testify-us-senate-hearing-insulin-prices-2023-05-10/
Federal Reserve raises interest rate by quarter point - UPI.com: The Federal Reserve announced a 10th interest rate hike on Wednesday, raising the rate to 5.25%.
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/05/03/Fed-interest-rate-Jerome-Powell/9381683134174/
Manchin Clashes With Biden Administration Over Climate Law: Senator Joe Manchin III, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who faces re-election next year and ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/16/us/politics/biden-manchin-inflation-reduction-act.html
Storm Clouds Gather for Joe Manchin in West Virginia: GOP Gov. Jim Justice enters Senate race in deep-red state as Democratic incumbent puts off decision
wsj.com/articles/storm-clouds-gather-for-joe-manchin-in-west-virginia-39a57eb4
Paid articlePaid The Inflation Reduction Act’s Bait and Switch: Sensible energy policies would avert the economic harm the measure’s climate extremism could inflict.
wsj.com/articles/the-inflation-reduction-acts-bait-and-switch-oil-gas-energy-prices-permitting-climate-spending-gdp-41132805
Paid articlePaid Joe Manchin’s Faux Betrayal and an Endless Green Bill of Goods: The Inflation Reduction Act is welfare for the rich, not investment for places like West Virginia ...
wsj.com/articles/joe-manchins-faux-betrayal-and-an-endless-green-bill-of-goods-inflation-reduction-act-tax-credit-expansion-b587832e
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As 'No Labels' whines about unity, Joe Biden does things: Not only could a third-party candidacy return Trump to the White House, but an actual No Labels ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-05-04/no-labels-whines-about-unity-joe-biden-actually-does-things
The Fed hikes interest rates for the 10th time; pause could be next: The Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Monday as it faced calls from Sen ...
businessinsider.com/did-fed-raise-interest-rates-may-pause-hikes-jerome-powell-2023-5
Paid articlePaid Senator Warren blasts Fed’s Jerome Powell on banks, rates: Sen. Elizabeth Warren has made it clear she is not a fan of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/senator-warren-blasts-feds-jerome-powell-banks-rates
Republicans claim Biden cut Medicare by billions, but experts say that's not the case
abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-claim-biden-cut-medicare-billions-experts-case/story
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Sen. Elizabeth Warren went head-to-head Tuesday over the fed's plan to slow the labor market in effort to curb ... Show more
Opinion | To Boldly Go Where No President Has Gone Before: Uncharted territory doesn’t begin to cover it.
nytimes.com/2023/04/03/opinion/trump-indictment-nashville-biden-manchin.html
The Tide Goes Out, and Silicon Valley Bank Already Drowned: Imprudent bankers weren’t the only ones who believed the financial waves would never recede.
wsj.com/articles/the-tide-goes-out-and-silicon-valley-bank-already-drowned-risk-fdic-bailout-fed-warren-inflation-interest-rates-f017dd39
Paid articlePaid Sen. John Kennedy went after President Joe Biden during a speech at CPAC Thursday. "My God, President Biden has been spectacularly awful ... Show more
Editorial: Dem spending lit spark that ignited SVB collapse: Financial experts point out that SVB put billions into government bonds when interest rates were ...
bostonherald.com/2023/03/14/editorial-dem-spending-lit-spark-that-ignited-svb-collapse/
Scott hits Biden over soaring price of eggs: Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who has emerged as a leading Republican inflation hawk on Capitol Hill ...
thehill.com/finance/3861302-scott-hits-biden-over-soaring-price-of-eggs/
After bank failures, Elizabeth Warren demands Fed crackdown on large regional banks
cnn.com/2023/03/22/investing/elizabeth-warren-fed-banks/
Farhad “Fred” Ebrahimi, 84, can thank West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin for his recent good fortune.
Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act ... Show more https://trib.al/r0MIw9e
Analysis: With record diversity on their boards, Fed bank chiefs see lower chances of policy error
reuters.com/business/finance/with-record-diversity-their-boards-fed-bank-chiefs-see-lower-chances-policy-2023-02-24/
LARRY KUDLOW: Biden's economic vision is an unlimited welfare state: FOX Business host Larry Kudlow calls out President Biden's agenda and alleged economic ...
foxbusiness.com/media/larry-kudlow-bidens-economic-vision-unlimited-welfare-state
Eric Engle: For Manchin, it's all about his money (Opinion): Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., or at least his staff, have commenced a statewide listening tour with ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/eric-engle-for-manchin-its-all-about-his-money-opinion/article_c01e6c62-b260-5659-8afc-73400df623a5.html
The billionaire cofounder of Home Depot compares the Fed to ‘the gang that can’t shoot straight’ and says the coming crash is ‘not going to be pretty’
fortune.com/2023/03/09/home-depot-cofounder-ken-langone-recession-inflation-fed-interest-rates-mistakes-economy-crisis/
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Manchin 'raising hell' over White House handling of marquee Dem bill: His party doesn't want the West Virginia centrist frustrated for any number ...
politico.com/news/2023/02/09/manchin-raising-hell-inflation-reduction-act-00081918
Senator Warren said 2 million Americans will lose their jobs if Powell keeps raising rates.
Powell says inflation is extremely high and is hurting all working ... Show more
Warren Calls For 'Landing the Plane Not Crashing It' After Fed Hikes Rate Despite Cooling Inflation
commondreams.org/news/federal-reserve-rate-hike-warren
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