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Senior Policy Analyst, Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance
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Shining a Light on Older Women
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Shining a Light on Older Women
Please join the Center for American Progress to discuss the multitude of issues faced by older women and to explore solutions to improve their lives.
Five Facts on Older Women in the Labor Market
Fact Sheet
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Five Facts on Older Women in the Labor Market
Older women have made significant recoveries from their disproportionate labor force declines due to the pandemic and will become a larger share of the labor force in the coming decade, but there are many women in this age group who face barriers to enter and stay in the labor force.
New Clean Vehicle Standards and Investments Improve Public Health, Fight Climate Change, and Build Domestic Supply Chains
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New Clean Vehicle Standards and Investments Improve Public Health, Fight Climate Change, and Build Domestic Supply Chains
Shannon Baker-Branstetter, senior director of Domestic Climate and Energy Policy at the Center for American Progress, testified on the clean vehicle standards and federal EV investments, highlighting the consumer, grid, climate, and national security benefits of EVs.
A new North Star on paid leave from the North Star State
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A new North Star on paid leave from the North Star State
Molly Weston Williamson explains the national importance of Minnesota becoming the first state in the Midwest to guarantee paid leave.
Fast Facts About Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law
Fact Sheet
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Fast Facts About Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law
With the governor’s signature, Minnesota’s new legislation will guarantee paid family and medical leave to nearly all workers, starting in 2026.
Testimony Before the Senate Budget Committee
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Testimony Before the Senate Budget Committee
Bobby Kogan testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee about the national debt.
The Economic Consequences of Default
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The Economic Consequences of Default
Please join the Center for American Progress for a panel discussion with esteemed experts on the economic consequences of default.
The Tortured Path of the Gainful Employment Rule
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The Tortured Path of the Gainful Employment Rule
As the U.S. Department of Education prepares to publish its final gainful employment rule, learn more about the history of this key consumer safeguard meant to eliminate the worst actors before multitudes of students fall prey to poor practices.
Nearly 15 Million Veterans and Their Family Members Could Be Harmed by Default
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Nearly 15 Million Veterans and Their Family Members Could Be Harmed by Default
New analysis shows that millions of veterans may experience delays in receiving their pensions, disability compensation, educational allowances, or health care if Congress doesn’t raise, suspend, or eliminate the debt ceiling.
Universal Paid Sick Time Would Strengthen Public Health and Benefit Businesses
Report
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Universal Paid Sick Time Would Strengthen Public Health and Benefit Businesses
A national, guaranteed right to paid sick time is essential for the well-being of workers and their families and would have profound positive impacts on public health and businesses.
Default Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on the Economy
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Default Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on the Economy
Failure to increase the debt limit would have grave consequences for the U.S. economy, the global financial system, and the well-being of American families.
Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class
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Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class
Union membership not only increases wealth for working-class families but also narrows racial wealth gaps and offers a path to the middle class.
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
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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
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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
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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.