CAP Joined by Gun Violence Victim Advocates To Comment on OVC’s Proposed Rules on Victim Compensation Grant Program ArticleApr 4, 2024 CAP Joined by Gun Violence Victim Advocates To Comment on OVC’s Proposed Rules on Victim Compensation Grant Program The Center for American Progress, along with 47 organizations, submitted a comment letter advocating on behalf of victims to the U.S. Office for Victims of Crime on the agency’s proposal to replace the existing Victim Compensation Grant Program guidelines and clarify program requirements. Apr 4, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall
2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo ArticleMar 25, 2024 2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo The ninth annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s role in empowering individuals and communities while strengthening the U.S. economy and highlights the need for a pathway to citizenship. Mar 25, 2024 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Silva Mathema, Trinh Q. Truong, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
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
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Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation ArticleFeb 12, 2024 Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation A pending Supreme Court case could endanger regulations that have protected Americans from corporate predators and bad actors for decades. Feb 12, 2024 Sydney Bryant, Devon Ombres
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
Direct Care Worker Pay and Benefits Are Low Despite High Demand for Services ReportDec 8, 2023 Direct Care Worker Pay and Benefits Are Low Despite High Demand for Services National policy action is needed to increase worker compensation and meet demand for direct care services. Dec 8, 2023 Claire Connacher
SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority ArticleNov 27, 2023 SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority SEC v. Jarkesy is quietly one among a trio of important Supreme Court cases this term that could deal major blows to executive and congressional power. Nov 27, 2023 Devon Ombres
Hawkins Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions Are Boosting Teacher Diversity ArticleOct 19, 2023 Hawkins Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions Are Boosting Teacher Diversity Congress must maintain funding for a long-overlooked program that is helping to recruit and support more teachers of color. Oct 19, 2023 Lauren Worley
5 Immediate Shutdown Effects ArticleSep 29, 2023 5 Immediate Shutdown Effects Five things that happen right away when the federal government shuts down. Sep 29, 2023 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
The Disarm Hate Act Would Help Prevent Hate-Motivated Gun Violence ReportSep 13, 2023 The Disarm Hate Act Would Help Prevent Hate-Motivated Gun Violence To respond to the United States’ rising tide of violent hate crimes and prevent them before they happen, Congress should pass the Disarm Hate Act into law. Sep 13, 2023 Allison Jordan
House Republican Appropriations Proposal Breaks the Debt Limit Deal ReportSep 6, 2023 House Republican Appropriations Proposal Breaks the Debt Limit Deal The Senate’s bipartisan appropriations bills protect key priorities, while the House Republican appropriators’ proposal would set the United States on a path toward shutdown. Sep 6, 2023 Bobby Kogan, Jean Ross
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