Series on U.S. Science, Innovation, and Economic Competitiveness ReportJan 19, 2012 Series on U.S. Science, Innovation, and Economic Competitiveness Two CAP teams, one from Science Progress and the other from the Doing What Works project, release a series of reports focusing on different building blocks of our national competitiveness. Jan 19, 2012
Five Canards About Job-Killing Regulations ArticleOct 21, 2011 San Diego Shooter)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> San Diego Shooter)"> Five Canards About Job-Killing Regulations Kristina Costa and Michael Linden point out the absurdities in conservative arguments that regulations are holding back our economy, not lack of demand. Oct 21, 2011 Kristina Costa, Michael Linden
Six Principles for Tax Expenditure Reform ReportOct 20, 2011 Six Principles for Tax Expenditure Reform Fixing the excessive and expensive system of tax breaks, credits, and loopholes is key to any deficit reduction plan. Seth Hanlon suggests six principles to guide Congress’s work in this area. Oct 20, 2011 Seth Hanlon
Infographic: House Appropriations Bill Ignores the Other 99 Percent ArticleOct 13, 2011 Infographic: House Appropriations Bill Ignores the Other 99 Percent New appropriations bill eliminates funding for programs that struggling families need, write Donna Cooper and Melissa Boteach. Oct 13, 2011 Donna Cooper, Melissa Boteach
When Words Get in the Way ReportSep 30, 2011 When Words Get in the Way Gadi Dechter explains new SEC disclosure rules and what steps can be made toward improving them. Sep 30, 2011 Gadi Dechter
A Better, More Diverse Senior Executive Service in 2050 ReportSep 22, 2011 A Better, More Diverse Senior Executive Service in 2050 Jitinder Kohli, John Gans, and James Hairston on the need for action to address the diversity gap in the Senior Executive Service. Sep 22, 2011 Jitinder Kohli, John Gans, James Hairston
Administration Should Seize Momentum on U.S. Open Government “Action Plan” ArticleSep 21, 2011 Administration Should Seize Momentum on U.S. Open Government “Action Plan” Gadi Dechter recommends that the Obama administration move on its recent initiatives after urging the U.N. General Assembly to "harness the power of open societies." Sep 21, 2011 Gadi Dechter
Conservative Health and Safety Bull’s Eyes by the Numbers ArticleSep 12, 2011 Conservative Health and Safety Bull’s Eyes by the Numbers House conservatives’ claim that 10 rules are preventing job growth falls apart when you look at the numbers, writes Kristina Costa. But the consequences are clear. Sep 12, 2011 Kristina Costa
Destroying Our Infrastructure and Our Construction Industry ArticleAug 31, 2011 Destroying Our Infrastructure and Our Construction Industry Donna Cooper details why legislation to fund airport construction and safety as well as federal highway repairs and construction face unconscionable elimination in Congress. Aug 31, 2011 Donna Cooper
The Choices Still to Be Made in the New Debt Deal ArticleAug 10, 2011 The Choices Still to Be Made in the New Debt Deal Donna Cooper and Seth Hanlon detail what millionaires will gain and what many other Americans will lose if the recent debt deal is concluded without addressing revenues. Aug 10, 2011 Donna Cooper, Seth Hanlon