Sanders Statement on New Rules for Federal Contractors

BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 24 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Wednesday after the Department of Labor finalized a rule to require prospective federal contractors to disclose labor violations and give guidance to agencies on how to consider labor violations when awarding contracts: “It’s time for the federal government to be a model employer. Requiring that the

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Sanders, Grijalva Ask DHS to End Private Prison Use

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 – Following the Department of Justice’s recent decision to end its use of private prisons, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) asked the Department of Homeland Security Monday to end its use of private, for-profit detention facilities. “Given the impact on detainees, the high cost to taxpayers and the Department of Justice’s recent

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Vermont Health Centers Receive Federal Awards Totaling $840,000 for High-Quality Care

BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 18 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Thursday that all 11 community health centers in Vermont received funding totaling $840,906 in recognition of their achievements in providing high-quality health care. “As ranking member of the Subcommittee on Primary Health, I know that this much-needed funding will help expand access to high-quality health care at community health

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CBO Report: Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Poorer

BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 18 – Total wealth in the United States doubled between 1989 and 2013, but the wealth of the American family right in the middle of the economy barely budged in that time, according to a new report prepared by the Congressional Budget Office for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). “Over the period from 1989 through 2013, family

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Sanders Applauds Decision to End Federal Use of Private Prisons

BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 18 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Thursday after the Justice Department announced plans to end its use of private prisons: “Our criminal justice system is broken and in need of major reforms. The Justice Department’s plan to end its use of private prisons is an important step in the right direction. It

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