Barriers to Employment for LGBTQI+ People Who Are Affected by the Criminal Legal System ArticleApr 29, 2024 Barriers to Employment for LGBTQI+ People Who Are Affected by the Criminal Legal System It is crucial for states and the federal government to pass protections that support equitable access to employment for LGBTQI+ people with records. Apr 29, 2024 Cait Smith
Point: IRS Direct Simplifies Tax Filing, Saves Money In the NewsApr 11, 2024 Point: IRS Direct Simplifies Tax Filing, Saves Money In "DC Journal," Jean Ross writes about the benefits of IRS Direct File. Apr 11, 2024 DC Journal Jean Ross
Hearing on SEC Overreach: Examining the Need for Reform In the NewsMar 21, 2024 Hearing on SEC Overreach: Examining the Need for Reform Alexandra Thornton testified before the the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Capital Markets to discuss institutional reforms of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mar 21, 2024 the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Capital Markets. Alexandra Thornton
Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Business Formation Are Booming Across the U.S. ArticleMar 18, 2024 Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Business Formation Are Booming Across the U.S. Applications for new businesses, the number of startups, and the total number of businesses have skyrocketed across U.S. states and counties since 2021. Mar 18, 2024 Brendan Duke
4 Principles for Addressing Climate Risks in the Insurance Industry ArticleMar 13, 2024 4 Principles for Addressing Climate Risks in the Insurance Industry The U.S. insurance markets, consumers, and the financial system are already feeling the effects of climate change, and state and federal policymakers must act. Mar 13, 2024 Lilith Fellowes-Granda
5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union ArticleMar 4, 2024 5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union In 2023, the U.S. economy once again proved its strength and resilience, creating a strong foundation for the year ahead. Mar 4, 2024 Rose Khattar, David Ballard, Jessica Vela
5 Immediate Effects of a Partial Shutdown of the Federal Government on March 2 ArticleFeb 28, 2024 5 Immediate Effects of a Partial Shutdown of the Federal Government on March 2 Here are five ways that a partial shutdown of the federal government could immediately affect you if Congress does not make its March 1 deadline. Feb 28, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
Opinion: The U.S. economy needs older workers. Congress can help. In the NewsFeb 21, 2024 Opinion: The U.S. economy needs older workers. Congress can help. Beth Almeida and Veronica Goodman write in MarketWatch about the importance of older workers to economic growth. Feb 21, 2024 MarketWatch Beth Almeida, Veronica Goodman
The Schumer-Johnson Budget Deal, Explained ArticleFeb 6, 2024 The Schumer-Johnson Budget Deal, Explained Under the tight caps in the budget agreement, Congress should be able to meet the nation’s highest priorities, but the federal government would provide a lower level of services and benefits than it did in fiscal year 2023. Feb 6, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jean Ross
5 Immediate Effects of a January 20 Partial Shutdown ArticleJan 17, 2024 5 Immediate Effects of a January 20 Partial Shutdown Here are five ways that a January 20 partial shutdown of the federal government could immediately affect you. Jan 17, 2024 Jessica Vela, Bobby Kogan
CAP Testimony Before the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee on Exemptions From Securities Laws TestimonyJan 11, 2024 CAP Testimony Before the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee on Exemptions From Securities Laws CAP’s Alexandra Thornton provided testimony to the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee about the potential harm to investors and the economy of expanding exemptions from public disclosure requirements for private securities offerings. Jan 11, 2024 Alexandra Thornton
CAP Comments on the FASB’s Expense Disaggregation Disclosures Proposal ArticleJan 11, 2024 CAP Comments on the FASB’s Expense Disaggregation Disclosures Proposal The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the Financial Accounting Standards Board on the board’s enhanced expense disaggregation disclosure requirements. Jan 11, 2024 Alexandra Thornton
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.