Springfield Republican Op-Ed: GOP health plan would hit veterans hard
Last week, I returned from Afghanistan. I learned a lot from the dedicated men and women from Massachusetts and around the country stationed there. And I thought about our commitments to those who serve and about just how much we owe our service members, veterans, and their families – and that includes protecting their health care.
This week, I’m back in Washington, just as President Trump and Senate Republicans are pressing forward with their health care repeal bill, a plan to strip away coverage from 22 million people and drive up costs for millions more. In Massachusetts alone, the uninsured rate – while currently the lowest in the country – could rise by 45 percent over the next five years.
Forbes Op-Ed: Why CEOs Should Fight the Senate's Healthcare Bill
After weeks of secret negotiations, the Senate Republicans released their so-called “healthcare” bill on Thursday. Despite the fact that this bill could have a bigger impact on our nation’s economy-and the bottom line of every business in this country-than any other law or regulation under discussion by Congress, America’s business leaders have been remarkably quiet.
Huffington Post Op-Ed: Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse: After Paris, U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Members’ Reputations Are On The Line
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a heavy hitter in Washington. It was the second largest spender of anonymous outside money-or “dark money”-in the 2016 federal elections, second only to the National Rifle Association. And, in addition to all that spending directed at Congress and the White House, it wields the largest lobbying force on Capitol Hill. Last year, the Chamber dropped over $100 million on lobbying, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Boston Globe Op-Ed: Saving for retirement just got easier
Many Massachusetts families, like families all across the United States, are finding it harder than ever to save for their retirement. There are a lot of reasons for this: Wages are flat, housing costs in our statecontinue to rise, and 40 percent of workers – including more than 70 percent of the lowest income workers – don’t have access to a retirement plan at work.
CNN Op-Ed: It’s time to hold DeVos accountable
Betsy DeVos recently completed her 100th day as Secretary of Education, and the resistance to her agenda has spread across this country like wildfire.
Boston Globe Op-Ed: We owe our veterans quality education and good jobs
When I was growing up, Memorial Day was a really important holiday in our family. All three of my older brothers served in the military, and they were our beloved reminders of millions of brave men and women who gave their lives for our country. When you grow up with family members who have served, and you’re lucky enough to see everyone come home safely, Memorial Day has special meaning. You understand what others have lost – and you honor even more the sacrifice and the service of those who fight for our country and all those who love them.
Huffington Post Op-Ed: Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker: President Trump Just Cost Americans Saving For Their Retirement $3.7 Billion
Donald Trump talked a big game on the campaign trail about standing up to big corporations and putting the interests of hardworking Americans first.
But as president, Trump has repeatedly broken his promises – and now, he’s dealing a blow to Americans saving for retirement.
La Opinion: El Juez Gorsuch no es un juez imparcial; el Senado debe bloquear su confirmación
Es difícil conseguir y contratar a un abogado para ir a corte, pero a veces los trabajadores necesitan demandar a las grandes corporaciones por discriminación. A veces los consumidores necesitan demandar a grandes corporaciones porque fueron engañados. A veces los empleados necesitan demandar por el derecho de tener acceso a cuidado médico, u otros derechos que son garantizados a nivel federal. Las cortes deben ser árbitros neutrales, asegurando que las dos partes reciban justicia bajo la ley. Pero el nominado para la Corte Suprema de Justicia del Presidente Trump, el Juez Neil Gorsuch toma el lado de las corporaciones por encima de los trabajadores, y él no defenderá los derechos de todos los estadounidenses de manera equitativa e imparcial. Es por eso que el Senado debe bloquear su confirmación.
Washington Post Op-Ed: Elizabeth Warren and Joe Donnelly: Trump’s SEC chairman must look out for American families — not big corporations
Thursday, President Trump’s nominee for chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, will testify before the Senate Banking Committee. As members of that committee, we will evaluate his candidacy, not on behalf of Wall Street, but on behalf of the American people.
Boston Globe Op-Ed: Neil Gorsuch does not belong on the Supreme Court
WHEN JUSTICE Antonin Scalia died last year, giant corporations and their right-wing buddies spent millions of dollars to keep the Supreme Court seat open so that Donald Trump could fill the vacancy. It was only the latest step in their campaign to tilt our courts in favor of big corporations and the wealthy. Now, the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court is their reward. Anyone who believes in a neutral Supreme Court guided by equal justice for all should oppose this nomination.