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Hundreds of corporations, including Starbucks, Amazon, and Netflix, have signed a letter signaling their opposition to election integrity efforts in numerous states, promising to oppose any related legislation they deem “discriminatory.” The effort, led by former American Express chief executive Kenneth Chenault and Merck chief executive Kenneth Frazier, both of whom recently led a group of black business leaders urging corporations to take a stand against election integrity efforts, has corporations vowing to stand against “any discriminatory legislation,” representing what the New York Times deemed “the broadest coalition yet to weigh in on the issue.” “We stand for democracy,” the statement reads . “A beautifully American idea, but a reality denied to many for much of this nation’s history. As Americans, we know that in our democracy we should not expect to agree on everything”: However, regardless of our political affiliations, we believe the very foundation of our … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Corporations, Including Starbucks, Netflix, Sign Letter Opposing Election Integrity Laws

S enate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell McConnell seeks to end feud with Trump Senate GOP signal they won't filibuster debate of hate crimes bill Colin Powell on Afghanistan: 'We've done all we can do' MORE ’s (R-Ky.) diatribe against big business could spawn volumes of analysis. The text tells many tales: the frayed coalition between the board room and the pick-up truck, hypocrisy, and more. What struck me most was the fundamental inaccuracy of nearly every assertion and premise on which McConnell built his remarks. Start with the simplest: that voting rights is “a highly controversial issue.” It’s not. Most everyone, except Republican officeholders, believes that barriers to citizens voting ought to be dismantled, not erected anew. ADVERTISEMENT Polls show Americans support voting rights legislation by over 50 points, with Republicans favoring it by 35 points and more. Specific elements of the voting … [Read more...] about Mellman: McConnell blasts big business stands

Briahna Joy Gray , former press secretary for Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders Biden sparks bipartisan backlash on Afghanistan withdrawal Why does Bernie Sanders want to quash Elon Musk's dreams? Congress can protect sacred Oak Flat in Arizona from mining project MORE ’s (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign, said Wednesday that instead of raising corporate taxes, the Biden administration should focus more on having the “ proper enforcement mechanisms in place” to make sure high-income groups don’t avoid paying what they owe. In an interview on Hill.TV’s “Rising,” Gray commented on IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig’s warning to lawmakers Tuesday that the annual “tax gap” between the amount owed and the amount paid on time could hit $1 trillion a year. “ In contrast to the narrative that’s spun by corporate Democrats and Republicans alike, it turns out the rich are not paying their fair share in taxes,” said Gray, who also co-hosts the “Bad … [Read more...] about Briahna Joy Gray: IRS needs proper enforcement mechanisms to tax wealthy

President Biden Joe Biden IRS to roll out payments for ,000 child tax credit in July Capitol Police told not to use most aggressive tactics in riot response, report finds Biden to accompany first lady to appointment for 'common medical procedure' MORE is trying to show he’s open to bipartisan deal-making on his infrastructure proposal, but he’ll have to address divisions in his own party first. Democrats are already at odds over the size of the sprawling package, how to pay for it and what should be included. Here are five hurdles Democrats face in getting a bill to Biden’s desk. ADVERTISEMENT How long to wait for bipartisanship Biden promised to work with Republicans legislatively during his 2020 campaign, and on Monday he hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House to talk about the infrastructure plan. The outreach effort is being hailed by moderate Democrats who face pressure to be, or at least appear, bipartisan in crafting … [Read more...] about Five hurdles Democrats face to pass an infrastructure bill

Mike Gibbons , an investment banker who helped lead former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to move ahead with billion UAE weapons sale approved by Trump Fox News hires high-profile defense team in Dominion defamation lawsuit Associate indicted in Gaetz scandal cooperating with DOJ: report MORE ’s fundraising efforts in Ohio in 2016, jumped into the state's Senate race on Tuesday, joining an increasingly crowded field of Republicans vying to replace retiring Sen. Rob Portman Robert (Rob) Jones Portman IRS chief warns of unpaid taxes hitting trillion Businessman Mike Gibbons jumps into GOP Senate race in Ohio Hillicon Valley: Biden nominates former NSA deputy director to serve as cyber czar | Apple to send witness to Senate hearing after all | Biden pressed on semiconductor production amid shortage MORE (R-Ohio). “I’ve achieved my American Dream. I’m running for Senate to help more people achieve their American Dreams,” Gibbons said … [Read more...] about Businessman Mike Gibbons jumps into GOP Senate race in Ohio