Top 10 U.S. Government Investments in 20th Century American Competitiveness
Jennifer Erickson examines 10 smart investments made in the 20th century to remind us all how important investments are to our continued competitiveness and prosperity.
Multimedia & Video
Heather Boushey on How Inequality Threatens the Middle Class
Center for American Progress Senior Economist Heather Boushey explains why a strong middle class is so important for America.
Ruy Teixeira on the Path to 270 Electoral Votes
Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Ruy Teixeira outlines the demographic and economic factors that will drive the 2012 presidential election.
Budgeting for Growth
Michael Linden talks about CAP's new deficit reduction plan and why it focuses on the middle class.
Interactive: The Chopping Block
An interactive tool from Michael Ettlinger and Michael Linden lets you try your hand at cutting $100 billion from the nonsecurity discretionary budget.
Where Are Your Tax Dollars Going?
Interactive graph from Michael Linden and Michael Ettlinger gives you an in-depth look at the federal budget.
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- The College Conundrum: Why the Benefits of a College Education May Not Be So Clear, Especially to Men
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Tax Reform
Why We Need A Minimum Tax on U.S. Corporations’ Foreign Profits
A corporate minimum tax would directly combat profit shifting and lessen the tax code’s bias toward foreign investment, writes Seth Hanlon. Federal Budget
An Unfair Value for Taxpayers
John Griffith on the unfair "fair value" budget reporting proposed for use in federal credit programs. Economic Outlook
Seven Fatal Flaws in the House Highway Bill
Donna Cooper lists the many shortcomings of the House leadership’s infrastructure bill and explains why it fails to meet our transportation needs.More on Economy
Goals for Federal Government: A Quiet Revolution Is Taking Place Under a New Law
Assessing Inequality, Mobility, and Opportunity: Testimony Before the Senate Committee on the Budget
Finding 'What Works' in Education: Online Platforms Can Connect Educators with Proven Interventions
Understanding the New Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement: The Deal Between the States and the Nation’s Largest Lenders
Innovation Across Government: Chief Technology Officer Chopra Speaks at CAP
Dramatically Bringing Down the Cost of Education with OER: How Open Education Resources Unlock the Door to Free Learning
Open Educational Resources: Tools to Help 21st Century Students Achieve Their Postsecondary Education Goals and Keep America Competitive
Congress May Still Stop the Economic Recovery: The Latest Jobs Numbers Do Not Mean Sustained Growth Is Guaranteed
We Need Strong Policy Steps to Maintain Momentum in the Labor Market : January Jobs Numbers Show Recovery Is Picking Up Steam
Rewarding Homeowners for Good Behavior: New Administration Proposals Can Help Families with Congress’s Support