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The U.S. senator who chairs the GOP Senate campaign effort wants America’s poorest to pay up more at tax time.

“Don’t tell me we can’t afford to fight poverty, cancel student debt, pass paid leave, and defeat the climate crisis,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal after senators approved the $786 billion military spending bill.

The legislation still needs to pass the Senate to make a difference.

Now all eyes will be on Merkley – and other Democratic senators who profess that “Black lives mater” and that police need to be held accountable – to see whether they vote to confirm this tainted mayor and elevate him to a prestigious ambassadorship.

“Over the past several weeks, right-wing extremists have inched us closer and closer toward a society without the precedent of Roe v. Wade.”

"We had a deal. And that deal was in place long before we voted here in the Senate."

"The president and the Democratic caucus are prepared to go forward in addressing the long-neglected needs of working families, and not just the 1% and wealthy campaign contributors."

"We must go big and bold with a Civilian Climate Corps."

Democrats have to get rid of the Senate filibuster and stop worrying about bipartisanship.

“Too many buses spew dirty diesel. That hurts the workers, that hurts the commuters, that hurts everyone.”