Letters

60% of tax savings from 199A tax deduction has been sucked up by top 1% of Americans Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, wrote to the Joint...

Lawmakers’ recommendations would save U.S. government more than $2 trillion over next decade while making everyday Americans better off; provide stark contrast to Republican bill that would cut health coverage for millions “Mr. Musk’s efforts at DOGE were never truly...

Immigration agents have escalated arrest tactics, including hiding identities, targeting schools and churches, arresting bystanders “ICE’s escalating aggression is not making us safer.” “In light of these reports of ICE’s potential violations of agency policy and constitutional rights, we ask...

Cuts to nation’s libraries threaten to derail early childhood education and billions in economic benefits “The potential cuts to [libraries and museums] are only the latest in a slew of cuts to federal grant funding that are devastating to Massachusetts...

Rush job risks Americans’ private data, creates security vulnerabilities, paves way for significant disruptions to Social Security benefits “Empowering DOGE to root through complex and sensitive SSA systems could result in irreversible damage that costs hard-working Americans the benefits they...

Maximus, which has spent millions lobbying federal lawmakers on safety net programs like Medicaid, has a history of raking in profits by ejecting millions of Americans off of their health insurance. Perverse Incentives: Contractor Can Earn More When It Forces...

“The full extent of DOGE’s role and influence at ED remains unknown…” “This [is]… dangerous for… an agency that handles an extensive student loan portfolio and a range of federal aid programs for higher education.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington,...

Warren, McMahon meeting scheduled for June 10th Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced a meeting with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on June 10, 2025. In addition to the meeting announcement, Senator...

RealPage has been scrutinized for use of AI algorithms that drive up costs for renters Provision would block state and local efforts to protect renters from artificial price hikes powered by AI pricing tools Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C....

“The White House’s negotiations so far appear to be focused on securing advantages for Trump and his tech billionaire friends, rather than for American families.” “I am gravely concerned renegotiated trade deals will be used to advance Big Tech’s anti-consumer...

Letter follows recent DHS attempts to terminate Harvard’s ability to enroll international students on F-1 and J-1 visas Massachusetts hosts over 80,000 international students, who contribute almost $4 billion to state economy and support over 35,000 jobs in the state...

Recent reports have highlighted new examples of DOGE employees potentially violating criminal conflicts of interest law at Treasury Department, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “Neither Mr. Musk nor those working on his behalf in DOGE are above the law, and if...