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Senate Hearing Highlights Need to End Visa-Mastercard Duopoly to Bring Competition, Lower Fees for Consumers and Small Business Owners

Economic Security and Corporate Power
November 19, 2024

Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hosts a hearing on why ending the Visa-Mastercard duopoly is badly needed to allow more competition and lower swipe fees that punish consumers and small business owners alike.

Press Releases

Trump and Republicans in Congress Double Down on Failed Economic System that Works for the Wealthy and Stiffs the Working Class

Economic Security and Corporate Power
November 19, 2024

Shedding campaign promises to look after everyday Americans, President-elect Trump’s economic advisers and Republicans in Congress are reportedly scheming to gut “Medicaid, food stamps and other federal safety net programs to offset the enormous cost of extending Trump’s 2017” tax giveaway for big corporations and the super-wealthy.

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Accountable.US Statement on Doug Burgum’s Nomination to Lead the Interior Department

Trump Nominations
November 15, 2024

In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior, government watchdog Accountable.US released the following statement highlighting glaring red flags about Governor Burgum’s strong ties to the oil industry.

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