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State of the Union

The New College Scorecard Is a Much-Needed Improvement

CollegeThe new college scorecard released yesterday will better help American families identify which colleges or universities can fit their budgets and goals.

By Julie Margetta Morgan | Thursday, February 14, 2013

Women and Families Would Be the Lead Recipients of a Minimum-Wage Boost

President Obama delivers his State of the Union addressIncreasing the minimum wage for all workers—particularly women who are the majority of low-paid workers—will markedly improve life for struggling American families.

By Tara McGuinness, David Madland, and Nick Bunker | Wednesday, February 13, 2013

President Obama’s Commitment to Veterans Must Remain a Second-Term Priority

Obama and troopsTaking care of our veterans and military families, particularly those who have carried the burdens of a decade of war, is a moral imperative.

By Lawrence J. Korb and Patrick Murphy | Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Top 5 Solutions to Cut Poverty Proposed by President Obama in State of the Union Address

President Obama State of the Union addressThe president outlines a bold action plan to cut poverty and bring millions of families into the middle class.

By Melissa Boteach | Wednesday, February 13, 2013

State of the Union: More Investments in Clean Energy, Less Carbon Pollution

Extreme weather eventsInvesting in clean energy technologies and reducing carbon pollution will protect public health and contribute to America’s economic resurgence.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Investing in Our Children

Preschoolers article icon Issue Brief As we continue to combat rising economic inequality, high-quality early childhood investments will help all children realize their full potential and provide enormous long-term benefits to society.

By Cynthia G. Brown, Donna Cooper, Juliana Herman, Melissa Lazarín, Michael Linden, Sasha Post, and Neera Tanden | Thursday, February 7, 2013