Earth Day

BURLINGTON, Vt., April 21 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a member of the Senate environment and energy committees and the sponsor of legislation to curb greenhouse gas emissions that cause…

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“Sanders

"Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rolling Stone's Matt Taibbi held two town meetings to discuss the power, recklessness, and greed on Wall Street."

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Veterans’ Committee Examines VA Budget

The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs questioned Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki at a hearing on President Barack Obama’s proposed $153 billion budget for the VA in…

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Veterans’ Committee Examines VA Budget

WASHINGTON, April 15 – The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs today questioned Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki at a hearing on President Barack Obama’s proposed $153 billion…

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Sanders Statement On Explosions in Boston

WASHINGTON, April 15 - Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) made the following statement in response to the explosions at the Boston Marathon: The Boston Marathon is one of the greatest sporting events…

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Stop the Chained CPI

Sen. Bernie Sanders and President of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka speak outside the Capitol along with members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

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