Ron Wyden

Despite COVID Nightmare For Unemployed, Democrats Water Down Reform Proposals

Democrats wanted to overhaul the unemployment system. Now, they're proposing setting bare minimum standards for states.
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Democrats Seeking Tax Hikes That Won't Upset Their Moderates

Senators unveiled new proposals Friday targeting stock buybacks and partnership income.
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Top Senate Democrat Demands IRS Make Child Tax Credit Accessible To Very Poor

The website for non-tax-filers to sign up for the child tax credit has been plagued with accessibility issues. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon wants to know why.
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Can America Finally Do Something On Drug Prices? This Democratic Senator Thinks So.

Finance Chair Ron Wyden sketches out his vision for reform, including key progressive priorities.
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The Looming Showdown Over Unemployment Benefits

Federal benefits are going to expire, and Republican legislatures are looking to make cuts.
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Republicans Block Bill To Protect Stimulus Checks From Debt Collectors

Sen. Pat Toomey voted against Democrats' measure, blaming them for passing a bill that lacked protections and had no GOP support in Congress.
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The New Stimulus Payments Aren't Protected From Debt Collectors

Weird Senate rules have made the $1,400 fair game for private collection.
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Democrats Switch To Plan B For Minimum Wage Increase

After a roadblock in their $15-an-hour plan, Senate Democrats are considering higher taxes on corporations that pay low wages.
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Donald Trump May Be Gone, But Democrats Are Still Trying To Get His Tax Returns

Controlling the Senate could give Democrats new power to obtain Trump's tax information — if they want to.
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As Economy Sheds Jobs, Democrats Eye Next Unemployment Cutoff

They warn the slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout means the poor economy is unlikely to go away by spring.
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