The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 ArticleJanuary 19, 2022 The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 President Joe Biden took office one year ago amid one of the worst economies in generations, but the U.S. economy has since made tremendous progress toward recovery, and workers are benefiting. Jan 19, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Lily Roberts, Andres Vinelli, 2 More Rose Khattar, Nick Buffie
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Thousands of Workers in Each Congressional District Could Lose Their Jobs to DOGE ArticleMarch 17, 2025 Thousands of Workers in Each Congressional District Could Lose Their Jobs to DOGE Mar 17, 2025 Kennedy Andara
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CAP Testimony Before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets About Investor Access to Capital TestimonyMarch 20, 2025 CAP Testimony Before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets About Investor Access to Capital Alexandra Thornton testified before the House Financial Service’s Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets in response to private market expansion proposals that would heighten risks for investors and the financial system. Mar 20, 2025 Alexandra Thornton
The Trump Administration Is Hurting Consumers’ Wallets by Kneecapping the CFPB ArticleMarch 20, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Hurting Consumers’ Wallets by Kneecapping the CFPB Americans’ hard-earned money is at risk as President Trump and Elon Musk dismantle consumer safeguards enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Mar 20, 2025 Lilith Fellowes-Granda, Alexandra Thornton
A Better Way Forward: A Conversation with Governor JB Pritzker Past EventMarch 18, 2025 A Better Way Forward: A Conversation with Governor JB Pritzker Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) about the path forward. Mar 18, 2025
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DOGE attacks on Social Security officials could have dire consequences In the NewsMarch 16, 2025 DOGE attacks on Social Security officials could have dire consequences In an op-ed published by MSNBC, Molly Weston Williamson explains how DOGE’s attacks on the Social Security Administration could harm everyday Americans who rely on the benefits they are owed. Mar 16, 2025 MSNBC Molly Weston Williamson
Cutting Medicaid would harm Iowa’s health and economy In the NewsMarch 13, 2025 Cutting Medicaid would harm Iowa’s health and economy In an op-ed published by Bleeding Heartland, Sue Dinsdale and Brian Keyser warn that if congressional Republicans slash Medicaid funding, Iowa’s economy could lose $8 billion over the next decade. Mar 13, 2025 Bleeding Heartland Sue Dinsdale, Brian Keyser
Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits ArticleMarch 12, 2025 Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits As the Social Security Administration cuts thousands of jobs and closes offices, families’ livelihoods are on the line. Mar 12, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Mapped by 119th Congressional Districts ArticleMarch 11, 2025 Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Mapped by 119th Congressional Districts Who is covered by Medicaid and CHIP in your congressional district? How many women have Medicaid? How many children, older people, or working-age adults are on Medicaid? Find out here. Mar 11, 2025 Sara Estep, Natasha Murphy, Andrea Ducas
Medicaid Cuts Pushed by Republicans Could Devastate Access to Reproductive Care and Contraception In the NewsMarch 10, 2025 Medicaid Cuts Pushed by Republicans Could Devastate Access to Reproductive Care and Contraception Kierra B. Jones writes in Teen Vogue about the harms of proposed Medicaid cuts. Mar 10, 2025 Teen Vogue Kierra B. Jones
Trump and DOGE’s 4 Paths To Breaking Spending Law ArticleMarch 10, 2025 Trump and DOGE’s 4 Paths To Breaking Spending Law The Trump administration has begun illegally impounding funds, contravening the law and harming people. Mar 10, 2025 Bobby Kogan, Sophie Cohen
Trump Is Sending the Economy in the Wrong Direction ArticleMarch 9, 2025 Trump Is Sending the Economy in the Wrong Direction Just when people could need more help amid worrying signs for the economy, Trump is gutting the social safety net and threatening retirement savings. Mar 9, 2025 Christian E. Weller, Emily Gee
Trump Is Making America Greater for Billionaires, Not Workers In the NewsMarch 6, 2025 Trump Is Making America Greater for Billionaires, Not Workers In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Karla Walter and David Madland break down the real economic impacts that Trump’s recent slew of executive orders could have on everyday Americans. Mar 6, 2025 InsideSources Karla Walter, David Madland