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Patrick Gaspard comments on charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
After New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal bribery and other charges, Patrick Gaspard, president of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement.
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New CAP report outlines steps to strengthen U.S. democracy
A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) addresses the importance of democracy in countering a shift toward autocracy and proposes various recommendations to modernize democratic institutions. The report emphasizes that a robust democracy is essential for safeguarding fundamental freedoms, equality, human rights, peace, and prosperity. It also acknowledges that current democratic systems are failing many Americans.
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Supreme Court prepares for term with major rulings expected
The upcoming term for the Supreme Court will see the conservative majority addressing several significant and politically sensitive cases. The court's previous term saw decisions that overturned long-standing precedents, affecting government authority and presidential accountability.
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Report criticizes AI developers for neglecting third-party safeguards
In the past six months, AI developers have not significantly improved third-party safeguards, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP). This follow-up review examined the external-facing policies of six major AI developers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta. The findings indicate that none of these companies have implemented the changes recommended by CAP.
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FTC Chair Khan and Sen. Luján discuss consumer rights at CAP event
The Center for American Progress (CAP) hosted a discussion today with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM). The event focused on enhancing competition and providing consumers with more choices. Chair Khan discussed the FTC's initiatives to halt anticompetitive practices in various industries, including efforts against price-fixing in rental housing and the elimination of junk fees for concert tickets and delivery services.
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Report highlights gaps in generative AI deployment safeguards
The Center for American Progress (CAP) released a follow-up report to its February 2024 study on generative artificial intelligence (AI), which emphasized the need for responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. The original report highlighted a significant gap in safety measures between first-party deployments by developers and third-party deployments via application programming interfaces (APIs).
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Alaska leaders discuss impacts of 'Final Four' election system
Alaska's election system reform was the subject of a recent discussion featuring state Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel (R), state House Minority Leader Calvin Schrage (not affiliated), and state Rep. Genevieve Mina (D). The conversation focused on the state's "Final Four" election system.
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Organizations urge Congress to boost funding for labor statistics
The Center for American Progress (CAP), along with 140 organizations, has urged the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Appropriations Committees to increase funding for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Current Population Survey (CPS). The letter requests an additional $20.6 million above fiscal year 2024 levels for fiscal year 2025 appropriations to maintain the CPS's role as a key national economic indicator.
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Report shows decline in summer gun violence surge since 2018
The FBI has released its full-year National Incident-Based Reporting System data for 2023, showing one of the most significant single-year declines in the murder rate in U.S. history. Although this report does not include 2024 data, a new Center for American Progress (CAP) report indicates that the summer of 2024 experienced the smallest surge in gun violence since 2018.
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CAP releases reports proposing solutions to U.S. housing crisis
The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released three new reports addressing the pressing need for innovative solutions to expand the U.S. housing supply, particularly for low- and moderate-income households. The reports emphasize the urgent necessity of federal intervention in response to a long-standing shortage of affordable housing, with nearly half of all rental households spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent.
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FTC highlights efforts to improve competition in upcoming event
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues its efforts to enhance competition as part of the Biden-Harris administration's comprehensive strategy. The FTC's initiatives aim to reduce costs for American families by addressing issues such as junk patent listings that increase prescription drug prices, hidden fees on hotel bookings and concert tickets, pricing transparency, subscription service cancellations, and price-fixing schemes.
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Ocasio-Cortez and Smith discuss new bill addressing U.S. housing crisis
On September 19, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) initiated a discussion on the housing crisis at the Center for American Progress event titled “Building the Future: Innovative Solutions to the U.S. Housing Crisis.” They introduced their new bill, the Homes Act, which aims to address housing affordability.
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Analyzing the risks of AI integration in K-12 education: Learning science insights
During the 2023 back-to-school season, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize or disrupt education—depending on one's perspective—was widely discussed in media headlines. While the excitement and concerns around ChatGPT, released in November 2022 and initially banned from many school districts, may have peaked last year, AI remains a focal point among education philanthropists and technology experts.
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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Smith introduce Homes Act addressing rental affordability
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Homes Act, a bill aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing for working families. Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement in response.
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CAP urges extension of student loan repayment protections amid legal uncertainties
The Center for American Progress (CAP) has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, urging an extension of credit protections for student loan borrowers amidst ongoing legal uncertainties. The letter underscores the difficulties faced by the U.S. Department of Education and loan servicers in providing adequate support during this period.
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Call for censure after Senator's questioning labeled as anti-Arab American bigotry
At a Senate hearing on domestic extremism held Tuesday, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) directed a series of questions towards Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry, repeatedly inquiring whether she supported the terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah. This line of questioning has been described as insulting and abusive.
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Illinois leads nation with innovative pretrial policies
A new analysis from the Center for American Progress examines two innovative bills that have positioned Illinois at the forefront of pretrial justice by removing money from the pretrial process and improving access to community-based services aimed at increasing pretrial safety and fairness.
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Analysis suggests strategies to boost voter turnout in US school board elections
Washington, D.C. — The composition of a school board significantly influences the quality of public education in regional communities, yet voter turnout in these local elections remains low nationwide. A new analysis from the Center for American Progress (CAP) underscores the importance of school board elections and offers policy recommendations to enhance voter participation.
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10th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit set for September in Washington D.C
Washington, D.C. — The Center for American Progress will host the 10th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit on September 23 and 24. This two-day event aims to bring together advocates, survivors, policymakers, students, religious leaders, doctors, and other stakeholders to discuss significant challenges and opportunities in the gun violence prevention movement.
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Proposed changes under Project 2025 raise concerns for American rural communities
Project 2025, a plan aiming to alter America's system of checks and balances, has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on rural communities. The proposal seeks to transfer power from the general populace to politicians, judges, and corporations. Here are some specific ways Project 2025 could affect rural Americans.