The two Independent Senators, Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), voted in support of the proposal.

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James Jeffords (I-VT), the White House is eager to focus more on other issues that might be described as more centrist.

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Bernie Sanders (I-VT) recently introduced an amendment to block chained CPI.

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The employers' group is adamantly opposed, for example, to a proposal by Rep. Bernie Sanders , (I-Vt.) backed by the Communications Workers of America, AARP and AFL-CIO.

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Bernard Sanders (I-VT), sided with the Democrats in voting yes.

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