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  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 12, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Close the Billionaires Loophole! Invest in our future.

President Biden wants to close this Billionaires Loophole, which would raise $325 billion over ten years. John, Right now, our new digital ad is driving calls into congressional offices, demanding Congress close the Billionaires Loophole through budget reconciliation. This is how…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 2:16 PM

RE: The billionaires loophole

This billionaires loophole allows massive wealth gains to go completely tax free. John, Unless we close the billionaires loophole, most ultra-wealthy families probably won’t pay any more in taxes in the ten-year $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package. In order for our grass…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 8:13 PM

The billionaires loophole

President Biden wants to close this billionaires loophole, which would raise $325 billion over ten years. John, Wall Street lobbyists are swarming Capitol Hill to protect the profits of billionaires and corporations. Did you know that billionaires and other ultra wealthy people …
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 3:27 PM

Time is running out to demand the rich and corporations pay their fair share

Send a message to your U.S. senators and representative demanding they go BIG and fully fund President Biden’s ten-year $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan. John, Every dollar of revenue not raised from the rich and corporations is a dollar not invested back in working families.…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
September 4, 2021 at 2:34 PM

RE: [take action] demand Corporate America pay its fair share in taxes

This Labor Day weekend, let’s demand Congress invest in working people, not tax breaks for millionaires, billionaires and corporations. John, We’re in an all hands on deck moment. Right now, a group of 11 corporate Democrats are arguing that multinational corporations shouldn’t …
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Our entire Build Back Better agenda is at risk

This Labor Day weekend, let’s demand Congress invest in working people, not tax breaks for millionaires, billionaires and corporations. John, The fight to pass President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan has reached a critical moment. This week, Corporate America announ…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 3:41 PM

We can defeat the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

We’re rallying our allies across the country to demand Congress go big and bold. John, What do ExxonMobil, Pfizer and Walt Disney Company have in common? None want to pay their fair share in taxes. This month, the House will vote on a once-in-a-generation $3.5 trillion packag…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 2:02 PM

11 House Democrats want to continue Trump’s handouts to greedy multinational corporations

Every dollar of revenue not raised from the rich and tax dodging corporations is a dollar not invested in working families. John, Did you know that American corporations dodge an estimated $60 billion each year in taxes by shifting profits offshore? President Biden is proposing …
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 4:11 PM

11 House Democrats want to continue Trump’s handouts to greedy multinational corporations

Every dollar of revenue not raised from the rich and tax dodging corporations is a dollar not invested in working families. John, Nearly one-third of the revenue needed to cover the costs of President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better agenda could be in jeopardy if 11 moder…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
August 28, 2021 at 3:20 PM

RE: We can cut child poverty in half — when the rich and corporations pay their fair share

Congress has an opportunity to make the Child Tax Credit expansion permanent, lifting millions of children out of poverty. John, This month, the parents of 61 million children received cash payments through the expanded Child Tax Credit, helping them buy school supplies, pay ren…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 2:47 PM

We can cut child poverty in half — when the rich and corporations pay their fair share

Congress has an opportunity to make the Child Tax Credit expansion permanent, lifting millions of children out of poverty. Tell Congress: “Cut child poverty in half by making the expansion of the Child Tax Credit permanent.” ADD YOUR NAME John, Today, 11 mil…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Corporate lobbyists are already swarming Capitol Hill

Several moderate Democrats have indicated that they will only approve investments that are fully paid for―meaning the less revenue we raise from the rich and corporations, the fewer investments we’ll be able to make benefiting working families. John, Politico is reporting that th…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 4:01 PM

This will be a test of our grassroots power vs. corporate lobbyists

Several moderate Democrats have indicated that they will only approve investments that are fully paid for―meaning the less revenue we raise from the rich and corporations, the fewer investments we’ll be able to make benefiting working families. John, Thanks to you, we’re one step…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 3:46 PM

Vote expected today: Keep up the pressure on Democratic holdouts!

By blocking passage of the budget resolution, these 8 – 10 Democratic holdouts are protecting the obscene wealth growth of a handful of millionaires and billionaires. John, A handful of moderate Democrats are standing in the way of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. Spea…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 23, 2021 at 2:21 PM

Do you know how your U.S. Representative is voting tonight?

Will the Build Back Better agenda clear a hurdle in the House of Representatives tonight and tomorrow? John, The House is returning to Washington today to vote on the Senate-passed budget resolution. Tonight is a procedural vote, and if that succeeds tomorrow is a vote on final p…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
August 21, 2021 at 3:39 PM

RE: We’re holding conservative Democrats accountable >>

We have a chance to fulfill President Biden’s promise to Build Back Better and invest in working families. And we can afford it when the rich and corporations pay their fair share. John, We have a chance to fulfill President Biden’s promise to Build Back Better and invest in work…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Critical House vote:

We have a chance to fulfill President Biden’s promise to Build Back Better and invest in working families. And we can afford it when the rich and corporations pay their fair share. John, On Monday, the U.S. House will return for a vote on President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Bac…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM

RE: The House is coming back for 24 hours to vote on $3.5 trillion of investments for working families, funded by making the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share

The Senate passed President Biden’s and Senator Sanders’ $3.5 trillion Build Back Better budget resolution last week. The House of Representatives is next. John, There are just a few days left to make your voice heard before the House returns for just 24 hours early next week to …
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 3:45 PM

ACT NOW: Will the House stand up for working families or defend Trump’s tax cuts?

The Senate passed President Biden’s and Senator Sanders’ $3.5 trillion Build Back Better budget resolution last week. The House of Representatives is next. John, Last week, Senate Democrats stood united in passing a bold budget resolution that set a framework for advancing Presid…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
August 14, 2021 at 2:23 PM

RE: Social Security turns 86 years old. Congress has failed to increase benefits for the last 50 years.

We know that when the wealthy start paying their fair share, we can shore-up the Social Security Trust fund and expand benefits for millions of Americans. John, Happy Birthday Social Security! 86 years ago today, FDR signed Social Security into law. It’s time to build upon this…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 5:04 PM

5 million seniors who rely on Social Security still live in poverty

We know that when the wealthy start paying their fair share, we can shore-up the Social Security Trust fund and expand benefits for millions of Americans. Tell Congress: “This month, as we celebrate 86 years of Social Security, it’s time for Congress to strengthen and expand …
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Sinema and Manchin want the budget to be “paid for.” We can, when the rich and corporations pay their fair share!

Wall Street lobbyists see an opportunity to pick off a few moderate Democrats, which is all it would take to undermine this once-in-a-generation opportunity. John, Thanks to you, Senate Democrats were able to muster the 50 votes needed to advance President Biden’s $3.5 trillion B…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Vote expected this week; critical step toward enacting President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.

Those who block investments in jobs, healthcare affordability, and education are protecting tax loopholes for the richest 1% and corporations. John, Want to know what we’re fighting for in the Senate this week? Keep reading to learn more![1] If Senate Democrats successfully pass…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 8, 2021 at 2:56 PM

RE: [take action] Historic vote next week: Demand the Senate take bold action on behalf of working people, seniors and children

The U.S. Senate is taking up Biden’s plan to invest $3.5 trillion in working families -- paid for by big corporations and the wealthy. John, Senators are voting this week on a budget framework that will determine how big and bold we can be this year in building an economy that wo…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
August 7, 2021 at 4:45 PM

[take action] Historic vote next week: Demand the Senate take bold action on behalf of working people, seniors and children

The U.S. Senate is taking up Biden’s plan to invest $3.5 trillion in working families -- paid for by big corporations and the wealthy. John, The U.S. Senate will vote this coming week on the framework of a budget that represents the most ambitious investment in working people, ch…
  Andrea Haverdink · [email protected]
August 6, 2021 at 3:06 PM

RE: URGENT: Get this ad in front of millions of Americans today!

We have a choice: Protect the Trump tax cuts for the rich and corporations or Build Back Better by making the rich and tax dodging corporations pay their fair share. John, This is urgent. The U.S. Senate is preparing its first vote on the budget reconciliation package next week.…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 6:47 PM

URGENT: Get this ad in front of millions of Americans today!

We have a choice: Protect the Trump tax cuts for the rich and corporations or Build Back Better by making the rich and tax dodging corporations pay their fair share. John, We have a choice: Protect the Trump tax cuts for the rich and corporations or Build Back Better by making th…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Fight back: Put working people first!

The PRO Act is the most significant worker empowerment legislation since the Great Depression. Tell the U.S. Senate: “Pass the PRO Act and protect workers’ rights!” ADD YOUR NAME John, It’s no coincidence that as workers’ rights are eroded, the gap between…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 3:32 PM

RE: This is how we strengthen and expand Medicare >>

We have an opportunity to make healthcare more affordable for all Americans — and do so with just 50 votes. John, Healthcare is a human right. But instead of doing their part, investing in our future, greedy corporations influence politicians to rig our tax code and avoid paying …
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 6:36 PM

This is how we strengthen and expand Medicare >>

We have an opportunity to make healthcare more affordable for all Americans — and do so with just 50 votes. John, For 56 years, Medicare has guaranteed coverage for basic medical care as a right to older Americans. But, as we fight to expand access to high quality, affordable he…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 10:11 PM

18 states have enacted 30 restrictive voting laws this year. Demand the president act:

Demand President Biden fight to pass the For the People Act. Tell Congress: “Use the full power of your office―including appealing to senators, calling for an end to the filibuster, and ramping up the use of your bully pulpit―to ensure the Senate responds to the voting rights…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 6:03 PM

[take action] President Biden has called for an investment in our care economy. This is how we do it:

The Better Care Better Jobs Act would strengthen and expand access to Medicaid home- and community-based care, and provide better pay for the direct care workforce. Tell Congress: “The care economy is the foundation of our economy, supporting millions of seniors and people wi…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
July 24, 2021 at 2:52 PM

RE: Elizabeth Warren’s Wealth Tax vs. Billionaires in Space

Here’s how Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax would work: The wealth tax would only be paid by about 100,000 taxpayers―the richest 0.05% John, Growing income and wealth inequality has now given us billionaires in space. This isn’t the final frontier we were promised. Now, there’s a w…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Elizabeth Warren’s Wealth Tax vs. Billionaires in Space

Here’s how Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax would work: The wealth tax would only be paid by about 100,000 taxpayers―the richest 0.05% John, Do you want to invest in our future in a fair and equitable way? President Biden has called for taxing wealth like work. We agree! This week,…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 4:22 PM

It’s time to reward work, not wealth. Tell Congress now >>

Let’s make bold investments in working families by making the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share in taxes. John, The Senate is crafting their budget bill right now, and we’re working hard to make sure they go bold and raise at least $4 trillion in revenue by making the…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 4:11 PM

RE: The richest 1% are responsible for more than one-third of total tax evasion.

It’s one thing to rig the tax system in favor of the rich and corporations. It’s another to not even enforce that tax code by letting millionaires, billionaires and corporations off the hook. John, Tomorrow the Senate will hold an initial vote to begin debating the bipartisan inf…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 11:01 PM

The richest 1% are responsible for more than one-third of total tax evasion.

It’s one thing to rig the tax system in favor of the rich and corporations. It’s another to not even enforce that tax code by letting millionaires, billionaires and corporations off the hook. John, Republicans are threatening to torpedo the bipartisan infrastructure bill in order…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
July 18, 2021 at 3:03 PM

RE: We’re demanding that Congress be bold; that the rich and corporations pay their fair share

Leader Schumer’s Wednesday deadline John, We’re on the verge of the biggest, boldest investment in our country since FDR’s New Deal. But how bold the Senate will be is up to us. Chuck Schumer is trying to line up the votes needed on a $3.5 trillion investment package to benefit …
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 17, 2021 at 2:31 PM

We’re making targeted calls into Senate offices to line up the 50 votes we need.

It’s time to build an economy that rewards work over wealth. John, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has set a deadline of this Wednesday for all 50 Democrats to support a new $3.5 trillion investment plan that will help working people afford healthcare, childcare, eldercare, …
  Andrea Haverdink · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Trump used the tax code to give the richest 1% a $50,000 average tax cut. Check out what Biden is doing:

Check out our latest infographic below, to show, in the starkest terms, the difference between Presidents Biden and Trump on tax fairness. John, On taxes, Presidents Biden and Trump aren’t even close. While Trump signed a $2 trillion tax scam into law in his first year in office…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 2:41 PM

RE: Letters Needed to U.S. Senators: Ensure the rich and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes

For decades, our tax system has been intentionally rigged to benefit the rich and corporations. John, For decades, our tax system has been intentionally rigged to benefit the rich and corporations. A recent investigative report by ProPublica found that the 25 wealthiest American…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 7:44 PM

Letters Needed to U.S. Senators: Ensure the rich and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes

For decades, our tax system has been intentionally rigged to benefit the rich and corporations. John, We’ve started driving calls to U.S. Senators to ensure we have the 50 votes necessary to pass President Biden’s and the American people’s budget priorities. We’re fighting to en…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
July 10, 2021 at 2:20 PM

RE: We have zero margin for error. Here’s how we get to 50 votes in the Senate >>

For decades, our tax system has been intentionally rigged to benefit the rich and corporations. John, We have a once-in-a-generation chance to make bold investments in our future. But Republicans, and some moderate Democrats, are trying to cut in half the tax increases on the ric…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 4:19 PM

We’ve got a plan to ensure the rich and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes

For decades, our tax system has been intentionally rigged to benefit the rich and corporations. John, As soon as the Senate returns to Washington, DC next week, Democratic leadership will begin whipping the votes to ensure they have the 50 necessary to pass President Biden’s and …
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 3:49 PM

RE: [sign now] Demand the rich and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes

One of the biggest problems with our economy is that our tax system rewards wealth instead of work. John, One of the biggest problems with our economy is that our tax system rewards wealth instead of work. A recent investigative report by ProPublica found that the 25 wealthiest…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 3:32 PM

The more the rich and corporations pay in taxes, the more we can invest in our future.

One of the biggest problems with our economy is that our tax system rewards wealth instead of work. Tell Congress: “Use the upcoming budget votes to fix our broken tax code, ensure the rich and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes over ten years, and use that i…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 3, 2021 at 4:40 PM

It’s time for these billionaires to do their patriotic duty >>

Instead of doing their patriotic duty of paying their fair share in taxes, the two richest men in the U.S. are competing to go to space: John, What’s more American than apple pie? Going to space! After all, Americans were the first to walk on the moon. But this Fourth of July, i…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM

This isn’t your parent’s space race

Today, two of the richest men in the world are competing to get to space. Check out this headline from Business Insider: John, The space race used to be between countries. Who would get to the moon first? Or who would be the first to land on Mars? Not today. Now, two of the rich…
  Sarah Christopherson · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 3:23 PM

RE: We need every single Democratic vote. We may have just picked up a critical one.

What Senator Joe Manchin said this weekend >> John, President Biden is fighting for a tax plan that makes the rich and corporations pay their fair share―to invest in a future that includes all of us. And now, a key vote in the U.S. Senate has voiced support. Over the weeke…
  Frank Clemente · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 2:47 PM

What Senator Joe Manchin said this weekend >>

We are on the verge of a once-in-a-generation package that invests in our future. John, We always knew that getting even a single Republican vote to undo some of the worst aspects of the Trump-GOP tax scam was a long shot. The question has really been, can we get 50 Democratic Se…