Sanders Backs Bank Regulation Bill

WASHINGTON, July 17 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said today he strongly supports a bill by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to reinstate the post-Depression Glass-Steagall Act which regulated the financial…

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Youth Unemployment is a National Disgrace

WASHINGTON, July 16 – As President Barack Obama spotlighted problems with prisons in the United States, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today called youth unemployment “a national disgrace” and urged Senate…

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Sanders Statement on Iran Nuclear Agreement

WASHINGTON, July 14  – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today issued the following statement after President Barack Obama announced a nuclear agreement with Iran: “I congratulate President Obama, Secretary Kerry and…

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Senators Call on FCC to Probe Cable, Broadband Prices

WASHINGTON, July 10 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and three colleagues today asked the Federal Communications Commission to investigate “ridiculous prices” for cable and broadband services. “Consumers in our country…

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Sanders Statement on Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, July 7 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on the financial crisis in Puerto Rico: “I strongly believe Puerto Rico should be afforded the same…

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Sanders Introduces Solar Initiative

WASHINGTON, July 7 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today introduced legislation to make solar energy more accessible to low-income families. “While the cost of solar panels has gone down in…

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Sanders Statement on Greek Austerity Vote

BURLINGTON, Vt., July 5  – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement on Greece’s vote against austerity measures:  “I applaud the people of Greece for saying ‘no' to more…

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