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politics1 year ago

Progressives Withdraw Support for Mondaire Jones Over Bowman Dispute

The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC and the Working Families Party of New York have rescinded their endorsements of former Rep. Mondaire Jones after he endorsed George Latimer, the primary challenger to Rep. Jamaal Bowman. This decision comes amid a contentious primary where Israel's conflict in Gaza is a central issue. Jones defended his endorsement, citing differences with Bowman on Israel, while Progressive Caucus leaders criticized Jones for undermining Democratic unity.

via NBC News|
#congressional-progressive-caucus#democratic-party#israel
politics1 year ago

"US Congress Votes to Bar UNRWA Funding Amid Famine Warning in Gaza"

The House of Representatives passed a spending package that bars U.S. funding for UNRWA while providing billions in military aid to Israel, with just 22 Democrats opposing the bill. Critics, including members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, argue that the legislation continues unconditional funding for Israel while restricting humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The bill now heads to the Senate, and if passed, would prevent U.S. funding for UNRWA until 2025, exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

via Common Dreams|
#congressional-progressive-caucus#gaza#israel
politics2 years ago

The Push for a Shorter Workweek: Updates on 4-Day and 32-Hour Bills in Congress and California

The "Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act" has been reintroduced in the House by Rep. Mark Takano, proposing to shorten the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 for non-exempt employees. The bill would either mean shorter workweeks or more overtime pay for hourly workers. The bill needs to pass out of the House Education and the Workforce Committee to advance toward becoming law, but the committee's chair, Republican Virginia Foxx, signaled she's not a fan of the "top-down" legislation. Proponents say early studies of four-day workweeks have resulted in quality-of-life improvements for workers without sacrificing productivity.

via The Hill|
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