Biden-Sanders 'unity task force' rolls out Democratic platform recommendations
By Julia Manchester - 07/08/20 04:05 PM EDT
The Democratic unity task force set up by presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden (D) and former presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) rolled out its recommendations for the party on Wednesday.
The task force, which was launched in May, laid out its platform recommendations on a number of key issues including climate change, criminal justice reform, immigration policies, health care, education and the economy in a 110-page document.
Among the proposals laid out, Biden and Sanders called for environmental reforms, including a carbon-free electricity generation by 2035.
The development comes as Biden has worked to unite the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party, which have experienced deep divisions going back to the 2016 Democratic primary.
Sanders and Biden formed the task force shortly after the progressive senator endorsed Biden, despite their disagreements on a number of key issues including "Medicare For All."
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