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October 11, 2022

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Social Security 'In Grave Danger' If GOP Retakes Congress, Advocates Warn "Republicans plan to use the debt limit as the hostage to demand these cuts, even though Social Security doesn't add a single penny to the deficit," noted one campaigner. by Jake Johnson Upset About High Gas Prices? Ro Khanna Says 'Blame Big Oil' In a pair of videos, the progressive congressman from California says U.S. leaders must "end fossil fuel subsidies and put an excess profits tax on the wealthiest oil and gas corporations." by Brett Wilkins Biden Labor Rule Aims to Help End Gig Company 'Exploitation' of Workers "All work has value, all workers deserve fair compensation and legal protections from exploitation on the job," said one labor union in response to the rule. by Julia Conley

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