Robert ReichDec 21, 2022

—Electoral Count Act reforms to stop Trump’s next coup attempt

—Increased NLRB funding to fight union-busting

—Increased merger filing fees to fight corporate monopolies

The omnibus spending bill has many flaws, but it does include some critical provisions.

Keep up the fight.

Show threadRobert ReichDec 21, 2022

Attempts by the GOP to include the extension of three Trump-era tax cuts for corporations and private equity companies were also defeated.

A low bar to clear, yes, but important nonetheless.

Show threadRobert ReichDec 21, 2022

Now for the bad news:

As the military industrial complex continues to feast, the expansion of the Child Tax Credit that went into effect for 2021 was not included in the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill.

Endless money for war. No money for hungry kids or working families.

Show threadDr. Vibha Pinglé
@rbreich this NYT article captures much of what’s wrong about where we are. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/16/us/child-care-centers-private-equity.html
Can Child Care Be a Big Business? Private Equity Thinks So

Some high-end chains are surprisingly profitable, and they are trying to shape child care policy in Washington.

Dec 21, 2022 at 12:46amWeb
Show threadDr. Vibha PingléDec 21, 2022
@rbreich what gives me hope are the GenZ. My student (interned at the Capitol last summer) wrote a terrific paper on how child care support needs to be reconceptualized to empower women and support children. ✊🏽