Statement on Senate Vote on Taxes

WASHINGTON, July 25 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after the Senate voted 51-48 to extend tax cuts for most working Americans and end Bush-era tax breaks for the…

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Where is Obama on Social Security?

WASHINGTON, July 24 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today questioned why President Barack Obama has not defended Social Security against Republican calls for deep cuts in the program that benefits…

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Sanders Bills Would Boost Worker-Owned Businesses

BURLINGTON, Vt., July 23 - U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today introduced legislation that would expand employee ownership of businesses in Vermont and throughout the country. "I am very proud that Vermont is leading…

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Sanders: Disclose Corporate Campaign Cash

WASHINGTON, July 16 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today urged the Senate to pass legislation that would require corporations and others to publicly disclose big donations to independent political groups. The Senate is expected…

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