Warren: “U.S. policy explicitly states that we expect our allies to meet the same standards that we do to prevent and mitigate civilian harm. Israel is failing to do that in its bombing campaign. ” Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington,...
“As Congress continues to deliberate over the appropriate regulatory framework for stablecoins, policymakers should be weary of efforts to integrate stablecoins into the formal banking system – or extend any of the concomitant safety net protections to stablecoin issuers –...
“Federal SAFER grants are a key resource to ensure that firefighters—and the cities and towns you serve—are appropriately protected from fire-related dangers” Career, volunteer, and combination fire departments are eligible to apply for a SAFER grant no later than April...
“Your agencies’ work to establish strong climate reporting rules for federal contractors strengthens the reliability of our supply chains, reduces our climate risk, and better prepares the country for threats to economic and national security.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington,...
“We urge the DOJ and the FTC to closely scrutinize this acquisition, and oppose it if it would reduce competition and increase UnitedHealth’s market dominance.” “We are committed to ensuring Steward’s hospitals remain open for the communities they serve. This...
Gazan Hospitals Lack Supplies Needed to Be “Fully Operational” and Can’t Provide Critical Trauma Care to Innocent Civilians “The combination of Israeli restrictions on access to humanitarian aid and the harm caused by relentless bombing and shelling has devastated Gaza’s...
“Turning private equity loose in our health care system kills people.” “We need accountability here, and law enforcement authorities should carefully review every aspect of this fiasco. We also need to change the law. Private equity should not be allowed...
Senators Release Cerberus Response to February 2024 Inquiry Response from Cerberus to Congressional Delegation’s February 2024 Letter (PDF) Boston, MA – United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement on the role of...
“[T]he current situation demands further action to prevent extensive job losses and economic disruption. Once again, we strongly urge DHS to act swiftly to issue an interim final rule that lengthens the automatic work authorization extension… Doing so will protect...
“The bank acted as a lender or advisor to Steward on a number of loans, each of which placed the business in further debt.” “It is unclear whether Citigroup offered advice and loans that helped facilitate Steward’s demise, and if...
“ICE has failed to follow its own guidelines that limit both the punitive use of solitary confinement and the imposition of additional forms of punishment in solitary confinement.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington D.C. – Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ed...
“The RPA is an effective tool to promote fairness and competition and protect small businesses.” “By enforcing the RPA, the FTC can prevent dominant market players from further eroding the economic and social benefits that independent stores provide to their...