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For years, the price of health care services and prescription drugs have soared, with little relief for working families. That’s why progressives in Congress and the Biden administration have been working hard to lower health care costs for those who need it most. We’re already seeing the effects of that fight. In fact, millions of Americans are already saving money on the medication they need — especially seniors.
 

September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This month recognizes individuals with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America – a group rich in diversity, and united by common desires. 

It’s hard to forget that devasting day. 

On September 11, 2001, our nation was changed forever. While 22 years have passed, the physical and emotional scars remain. 

Unfortunately, even today, 9/11 first responders still struggle to receive the healthcare they need to address injuries and illnesses sustained from the attacks and the long aftermath of searches and recovery. Everyone deserves access to lifesaving healthcare – especially those who sacrificed so much for us. 

While Labor Day is considered a welcome day off and a transition from summer to fall, it’s important to remember what the day represents: the importance of the American worker. 
 
The labor movement was instrumental in advocating for livable wages, safety standards, employee healthcare and benefits, and more. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to build on that movement and advance the cause of workers’ rights over the last two years under President Biden.
 

Sixty years ago, we marched. 

In 1963, in the wake of violent attacks on civil rights advocates, 250,000 people came to Washington, D.C. from all over the country to stand up for freedom. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his transformational “I Have A Dream” speech, and Americans from all walks of life joined together to march for fairness, for human dignity, for voting rights, for equal wages, to end police brutality, to end segregated schools and housing.