Federal Reserve Must Block Morgan Stanley-E*Trade Merger
Washington, D.C. — Economic Liberties and progressive partners sent a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell encouraging him to reject Morgan Stanley’s proposed acquisition of E*Trade Financial Corporation for reasons related to financial stability, competition, and general compliance failures.
Seven Groups Urge Chairman Neal to End Surprise Medical Billing
Washington, D.C. — As thousands of Americans find themselves facing COVID-19-related hospital bills, Economic Liberties and progressive partners sent a letter to Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA) urging him to address the injustice of surprise medical billing.
Politico: Inside the power struggle over the high-stakes hearing with top tech CEOs
July 20, 2020 — Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller spoke to Politico about how the Antitrust Subcommittee could best get answers from Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zucerkberg.
Zephyr Teachout for The Guardian “The US Congress just got more power to investigate big tech. Let’s make it count.”
Washington, D.C.—In an op-ed for The Guardian, Zephyr Teachout explains how the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Mazars reaffirmed Congress’ ability to investigate big corporations just in time for one of the biggest Congressional corporate showdowns in a decade.
Politico: The pandemic multiplied TikTok’s audience — and its critics in Washington
July 9, 2020— Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller spoke to Politico about the dangers of TikTok’s expansion and their ability to shape communications in the U.S.