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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.
July 12, 2022
Media Advisory: Sens. Merkley, Warren, and Booker and Rep. Schakowsky Join Unrig Our Economy to Call for Swift Action on Corporate Price Gouging
On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 12:15 PM, Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Cory Booker, and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky will join Unrig Our Economy to discuss key pieces of legislation they are sponsoring to combat corporate price gouging.
July 8, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Unrig Our Economy to Inflate 30-Ft ‘Corporate Fat Cat’ in Front of the Capitol to Protest Big Oil Price Gouging
On Wednesday, July 13th at 10 a.m. ET, Unrig Our Economy, joined by Climate Power, Accountable.US, SEIU, and other advocates, will inflate its 30-ft mascot Mr. Rigs the ‘corporate fat cat’ in front of the Capitol to call out Big Oil for jacking up prices to make record profits — and Republicans in Congress for enabling them.