Social Security legislation aims to increase retirement security for the most vulnerable
The Strengthening Social Security Act would fix the benefit formula, increase COLA and ensure the long-term sustainability of the fund.
Voting Rights Act anniversary marred by new attempts to curtail democracy
States waste little time launching new efforts to curb voting rights following SCOTUS decision
After 15 years, job-training legislation moves forward
This week, the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed a bipartisan bill to provide long-awaited and timely updates to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the first updates in 15 years.
Former Indiana superintendent rigged grade for top GOP donor’s school
Former Indiana superintendent Tony Bennett overhauled the state school grading system to make sure that a school run by a political ally got a top rating, according to uncovered emails.
Senate passes questionable student loan deal
The Senate passed a bipartisan student loan bill yesterday that will lower interest rates for students this fall, but may end up costing future students.