Progressives push bold ideas for 2016 Democratic race
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee mobilizes a movement pressuring the next nominee to run on a strong economic populist platform. Prominent figures including 25 lawmakers and city leaders sign the petition while Warren signals support for big ideas, and de Blasio lays out an inequality-focused blueprint.
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Conservatives target diet guidelines in GOP letter
A group of 71 House Republicans challenge USDA advisory panel on 2015 dietary guidelines. They contend the DGAC's lean red meat recommendations contradict peer reviewed research and accuse agencies of overreach as they critique federal nutrition guidance. The effort echoes a separate Republican Senate push from March.
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Cruz super PACs back Ted Cruz with 31 million donor push
Four Keep the Promise aligned committees aim to boost Ted Cruz with about 31 million dollars from diverse donor families. Bloomberg first pointed to Robert Mercer and kin as funders while lawyers call the setup unprecedented and flexible for individual donors to target distinct political activities.
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