Sen. Sanders of Vermont, Ranking Member of U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, longest-serving independent in congressional history.
Vermont/DC
Joined April 2009
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Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
Thank you, @SenSanders, for joining us at today’s big match, and for speaking on Vermont’s collective values during half-time!
Bernie IS a soccer fan!
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
A massive ground attack in Rafah would lead to an epic humanitarian disaster.
The international community must speak with one voice for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate & unconditional release of all hostages, and a massive surge in life-saving aid.
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La lucha por ganar tiempo de vida se está dando a ambos lados del Atlántico.
Hoy he podido conversar con mi querido @SenSanders sobre nuestras propuestas para reducir la jornada laboral y mejorar el día a día de las personas trabajadoras.
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
NEW: Sen. @BernieSanders on Biden’s Gaza policy: “You cannot continue to talk about your worries about [a] humanitarian situation in Gaza and then give Netanyahu another $10 billion, or more bombs. You cannot do that. That is hypocritical.”
Full interview on tomorrow’s pod.
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
“It’s time to rethink the whole 40-hour workweek,” Sen. @BernieSanders (I-Vt.) says.
In a recent op-ed, @SenSanders and @UAWUnion President @ShawnFainUAW have called for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay. wapo.st/3TJqiaz
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
🧵 TODAY: I’m leading a group of 110+ Members of Congress in calling on @POTUS & @OSHA_DOL to create federal heat protections for all workers. #WorkersCantWait (1/5)
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Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
A Flood Watch is in effect thru tonight. Expect 1 - 2 in with isolated higher amounts due to showers/t-storms later today.
Minor to locally moderate river flooding is expected. If you come across any flooded roads, please do not cross. Turn around, don't drown.
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Some t-storms will be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rainfall. Please ensure you have a way to receive our warnings today and keep an eye on the sky! #NYwx #VTwx
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
As of 6:00am there are 53 reported road closures and 5 partially closed roads.
To get the most up-to-date road closures go to newengland511.org/#Vermont
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
A serious situation is ongoing across central Vermont! Swift water rescues and evacuations are taking place in Berlin, Montpelier, and Chelsea, with rain ongoing. If you do not need to travel, please stay off the roads! Here is a map of the latest storm totals as of 8 PM. #vtwx
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
📺LIVE NOW: @EPAMichaelRegan announces $7 billion Solar for All grant competition to fund projects that deliver affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy support for millions of low-income households.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
Since 1985, Wall Street bonuses have surged by 1,165%—even as wages for normal Americans stagnated.
It is past time for Wall Street to pay the people back. Today, @SenSanders & I are introducing a bill to bring equity and balance back to our tax system. lee.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
Our higher education system is broken – you shouldn’t have to bury yourself in a lifetime of debt just to get a college degree.
That’s why I’m introducing my College For All Act with @SenSanders. Let’s make education accessible and affordable to every American family.
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
Introducing the Medicare for All Act of 2023 xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1vOxwMqyl…
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LIVE: The HELP Committee is holding a field roundtable at Morehouse School of Medicine to discuss how to address the crisis in our nation’s health care workforce and increase the number of Black Americans in the medical field. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lDxLnrNE…
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The sun might be setting but the day isn’t over yet! We’re off to Congress to talk to @sensanders!
Watch the town hall live on Facebook at 7:30pm.
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.@SenSanders and I sent a letter to @POTUS and @SecBlinken on the escalating violence in Palestine and the alarming actions of the new extreme right-wing Israeli government.
To achieve peace, we must ensure U.S. funding is not used to violate human rights.
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
As a nurse, I watched my patients become unhoused, ration their food & die because they couldn't afford the insulin they needed to live.
@SenSanders & I are introducing the #InsulinforAllAct to cap insulin prices at $20 & stop Big Pharma from price-gouging life-saving medicine.
ALT Cap the Price of Insulin at $20 Per Vial. Congresswoman Cori Bush Logo
Sen. Bernie Sanders retweeted
NEW: @SenSanders & I have sent a letter to Alphabet & Google CEO @sundarpichai.
Our request is simple: Ensure all @Google workers, including @youtubemusic workers, are able to freely exercise their right to join a union as guaranteed by federal law.
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