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GOP lawmaker says workers should be able to sue employers over vaccines

But just last year, Republican Rep. Warren Davidson pushed for to protect companies that failed to take basic COVID-19 safety precautions.

By Josh Israel - October 14, 2021

GOP congressman says ‘best stimulus’ is stripping workers of their rights

Rep. Ted Budd’s bill is a liability shield for businesses whose employees or customers become sick with the coronavirus.

By Josh Israel - February 19, 2021

McConnell forced to put off gutting workers rights until next year

After giving up on including a corporate liability shield in the latest COVID-19 relief bill, Sen. Mitch McConnell says he’ll work to get one next year.

By Josh Israel - December 22, 2020