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AllAugust 29, 2022
Constituents Over Corporations Week of Action Holds Republicans Accountable for Inflation Reduction Act Vote
In key Congressional districts across the country, organizers and local community members gathered last week to call out their Republican members of Congress for standing with corporations over their working constituents.
August 24, 2022
Student Loan Debt Cancellation Provides Much Needed Relief for Working People
Today, President Biden announced plans to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 — and $20,000 in debt for students who received Pell Grants — and extended the pause on remaining federal student loan payments through the end of the year.
August 23, 2022
Innovation Ohio to Hold Town Hall on Rep. Steve Chabot Record of Standing with Corporations Over Constituents
On August 24th at 5:30 p.m., Innovation Ohio will hold a town hall at the Woodward Theater to discuss Rep. Steve Chabot’s record of standing with corporations over the constituents he was elected to represent.
August 23, 2022
99% PA Action to Hold Town Hall on Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s Record of Standing with Corporations Over Constituents
On Thursday, August 25th at 6:30 PM, 99% PA Action will hold a town hall at the Northampton Public Library to discuss Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s record of standing with corporations over the constituents he was elected to represent.
August 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.