Senate Democrats Introduce "Better Deal" Antitrust Enforcement Legislation

As part of the effort to rebrand the party and reconnect with working-class voters who were lost in the presidential election, congressional Democrats revealed a new populist policy agenda, titled "A Better Deal: Better Jobs, Better Wages, Better Future" (hereinafter, "A Better Deal"), on Monday, July 24. The agenda outlined by A Better Deal has three pillars: (1) creating jobs and raising wages and incomes, (2) lowering the costs of living and (3) building an economy that helps families conquer challenges of the 21st century. The agenda includes several sections that will be fleshed out further over the coming weeks. Those sections, including one titled "Crack Down on Corporate Monopolies and the Abuse of Economic and Political Power" that focused on increased antitrust enforcement, will often be accompanied by legislation.