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AllAugust 23, 2022
In Key Congressional Districts, Unrig Our Economy and Concerned Constituents Invite their Representatives to Discuss Why They Voted Against the Inflation Reduction Act
As part of the Constituents Over Corporations Week of Action, Unrig Our Economy and local organizers will hold events across the country, following passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in which every Republican voted against lowering prescription drug prices, making corporations pay their fair share in taxes, and reining in corporate greed.
August 16, 2022
New Full-Page Ads Call Out Republicans for Voting Against Inflation Reduction Act
Today, full-page ads from Unrig Our Economy are running in The New York Times and USA Today, calling out Republicans in Congress for unanimously opposing the Inflation Reduction Act, instead standing in lockstep with big corporations against working people.
August 12, 2022
Unrig Our Economy Applauds Congress for Delivering Relief to Working People
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a historic piece of legislation that will lower costs for working people, ensure corporations are paying their fair share in taxes, and rein in corporate greed.
August 10, 2022
July CPI Report Reaffirms Need for the Inflation Reduction Act
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2022. Although the overall rate of inflation has slowed, it remains extremely high — and working Americans continue to face increased prices for some essential goods like food and housing.
August 7, 2022
Unrig Our Economy Applauds Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act and Urges House of Representatives to Follow Suit
Today, Senate Democrats voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 — a landmark piece of legislation that will combat corporate greed, make wealthy corporations pay their fair share in taxes, and reduce costs for working people.
July 28, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Is Necessary Step Towards Reining In Corporate Greed
Yesterday, Senate Democrats announced the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which will rein in corporate greed, make wealthy corporations pay their fair share in taxes, and reduce costs for working people.
July 26, 2022
NEW POLLING MEMO: Voters Across Party Lines Blame Corporations for High Prices
As America grapples with the worst inflation in 40 years, a diverse array of polling shows that Americans across party lines support legislation to combat price gouging and hold corporations accountable.
July 14, 2022
Congressional Democrats Gather on Capitol Hill to Call For Action on Corporate Price Gouging
Sens. Merkley, Warren, Booker, Whitehouse and Rep. Schakowsky Demand Republicans Hold Corporations Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Cory Booker, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and…
July 13, 2022
PHOTOS: 30-Ft ‘Corporate Fat Cat’ Inflated on the National Mall To Protest Big Oil’s Price Gouging
Unrig Our Economy inflated its 30 ft. mascot, Mr. Rigs the “corporate fat cat,” on the National Mall to call out mega corporations, particularly Big Oil companies, for price gouging Americans to make record profits — and Republicans in Congress for enabling them.