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April 7, 2008
This Week in Congress 4.7.08 - 4.11.08
CAP prepares you for testimony from Petraeus and Crocker, the Senate housing package, and international trade and the farm bill.
March 31, 2008
This Week in Congress 3.31.08 - 4.4.08
CAP has the resources you need to stay on top of this week's big issues on the hill, from the budget to housing and Iraq.
March 10, 2008
This Week in Congress 3.10.08 - 3.14.08
CAP has the resources you need to stay on top of this week's big issues on the hill, from the budget to FISA and Iraq.
March 4, 2008
Regaining America’s Competitive Edge: Energy Research and Development by the Numbers
CAP's by the numbers look at why the energy research-and-development budget must be doubled to transition to a low-carbon economy.
February 20, 2008
Major Weapon Systems Are Another Victim of Iraq
Despite record defense budgets, the war in Iraq continues to erode U.S. military readiness, writes Scott Lilly.
February 8, 2008
Bush’s Energy Budget: Proposals Not Consistent with Claims
Bush may say he wants to take on climate change, but his budget proposals for energy programs suggest otherwise.
February 6, 2008
Treating a Symptom, Not a Disease
Bush has again offered dangerous policy prescriptions that would further damage our broken health care system, says Karen Davenport.
February 5, 2008
Nussle’s Revenge: Bush Budget Director Strikes at State and Local Governments
White House assault on state and local governments in new budget proposal would mean $23 billion less federal assistance, writes Scott Lilly.
January 31, 2008
2008 Medicare Debate: Savings and Performance on the Line
Congress this year should focus on long-term fiscal savings and performance solutions, writes Karen Davenport.
January 22, 2008
This Week in Congress: 1.22.08-1.25.08
From economic stimulus to global warming and health care, CAP provides you with resources to say on top of the week on the Hill.
January 17, 2008
A Practical and Progressive Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan
Laura Tyson, John Podesta and Sarah Wartell present Congress with CAPAF's practical and progressive economic stimulus plan.
December 11, 2007
Economic Snapshot for December 2007
Families are still feeling the pressure of low growth, says Christian E. Weller, but we can put the economy back on track.
December 3, 2007
This Week in Congress: 12.03.07 – 12.07.07
From the energy bill to FISA and the defense authorization, CAP provides you with resources to say on top of the week on the Hill.
November 29, 2007
Sole Sourcing: Handing Out Tax Dollars at the Labor Department
The way federal tax dollars are being handed out by the Employment and Training Administration finally gets needed attention, writes Scott Lilly.
November 28, 2007
Progressive Growth
A new plan for the next administration to transform America's economy through clean energy, innovation, and opportunity.
November 7, 2007
What the Public Really Wants on Budget Priorities
The public supports curbing Bush's tax cuts, increasing domestic spending, and reducing the deficit, writes Ruy Teixeira.
October 15, 2007
This Week in Congress: 10.15.07-10.19.07
From health care to digital television, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.
October 12, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Which Side Are You On? The Battle of the Budget
The public favors increased domestic appropriations, but the Bush administration and their conservative allies refuse to listen.
September 29, 2007
Iraq, Pentagon spending and the Iowa Caucuses
But as we inevitably disengage f rom Iraq, it's essential that America evaluate not just what went wrong there but also take a broader look at America's national security requirements and whether the Pentagon budget is suff icient to protect America.
September 28, 2007
Engineering a Train Wreck
Scott Lilly writes about why the White House and its congressional allies are working hard to obstruct the appropriations process.
September 26, 2007
What Are You Paying for the War?
See how much taxpayers in each state are paying for the war in Iraq.
September 11, 2007
Economic Snapshot for October 2007
Christian E. Weller examines economic risks, including the end of the housing boom, massive household debt, and continued budget deficits.
August 20, 2007
Flim Flam Won’t Fix Roads
Scott Lilly makes sense of earmarks in highway legislation, the president’s budget claims, and plans to make our infrastructure stronger.
August 17, 2007
Failing Infrastructure by the Numbers
The numbers show we can stop the perpetual underfunding and deferred maintenance that is accelerating structural decay.
August 16, 2007
Farm Bill Robs Poor to Pay Rich
A major aid organization turns down millions in U.S. food aid because Farm Bill subsidies hurt the people the food would help.
August 8, 2007
Responsibly Addressing the Nation's Needs
August 7, 2007
Consequences of Disinvestment?
Scott Lilly explains how the White House can avoid greater economic and personal costs by supporting Congress’ budget additions now.
July 31, 2007
Breakfast at the White House
When congressional leaders meet with Bush on the budget, they'll have a stronger hand than White House strategists probably imagined.
July 27, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Americans’ Budget Priorities
Our nation knows that Congress today is more trustworthy than President Bush when it comes to dealing with the budget deficit, writes Ruy Teixeira.
July 24, 2007
How to Get Fewer Scientists
July 23, 2007
This Week in Congress: 7.23.07 – 7.27.07
From appropriations bills to the Farm Bill, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week in Congress.
July 23, 2007
Showdown on Government Investment
Scott Lilly speaks out on the additions Congress has proposed for the 2008 budget and why they are important.
July 13, 2007
Cutting Corners on Domestic Spending
Scott Lily talks on camera about how domestic spending cuts are effecting the everyday lives of Americans.
June 13, 2007
When Chutzpah is an Understatement
Scott Lilly sets the record straight on earmarking and explains why current criticism over the appropriations process is misguided.
June 11, 2007
How to Run a Budget like an Idiot
April 26, 2007
A Unified Security Budget for the United States, FY 2008
April 19, 2007
Economic Snapshot for April, 2007
Recent trends are better than expected, but families still feel pressures, and weak jobs growth leaves breadwinners vulnerable.
April 11, 2007
Are We Prepared for Another Katrina?
CAP report offers emergency preparedness guidance as House and Senate committees consider the path forward in the Gulf Coast.
April 11, 2007
Spinning the Supp
Scott Lilly examines why the spinmeisters at the White House are blowing smoke instead of debating the real issues in Iraq.
March 22, 2007
Understanding the Waters-Boehner Coalition
Supplemental appropriation for Iraq creates strange bedfellows on Capitol Hill, observes Scott Lilly. That's a problem.
March 6, 2007
Reexamining Security Priorities
Congress has the opportunity to strengthen our national security by taking a more balanced approach to the 2008 defense budget.
February 14, 2007
Sick Transit
February 8, 2007
No Gimmick Left Behind
Scott Lilly blasts administration’s education funding for concealing rather than illuminating the hard choices Congress must confront.
February 6, 2007
Lost Opportunities: Bush Defense Spending is Misplaced
P.J. Crowley crunches the numbers in the proposed spending plan for the war in Iraq this year and next, finding $1 trillion in misspent money.
February 6, 2007
Medicare and Medicaid Cuts Threaten Families, Seniors, and Children
By cutting Medicare and Medicaid by $102 billion, Bush is failing to make responsible choices needed to maintain affordable health coverage for millions.
February 5, 2007
Statement on President Bush’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2008
New budget proposal continues the same misguided economic policy that neglects problems at home while racking up national debt.
January 29, 2007
Democrats Start Fixing Washington's Fiscal Wreck
January 22, 2007
Five Economic Challenges That Need More Policy Attention
Gene Sperling and Christian Weller weigh in on economic issues that need more policy attention in the coming year.
January 12, 2007
Economic Snapshot for January, 2007
Uncertainties loom as housing boom ends, family and federal debt mount, and employment remains subdued.
December 21, 2006