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Washington, D.C. — Today, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. Following the announcement, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement reflecting on Biden's presidency and the future of America.
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The Biden administration has approved the cancellation of $1.2 billion in student loan debt for 35,000 borrowers working in public service roles such as nurses, teachers, first responders, and law enforcement officers. Since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021, a total of 4.76 million borrowers have received an average of more than $35,000 in debt relief.
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The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released a report indicating that 123 members of the 118th Congress deny the existence of human-caused climate change. This revelation persists despite substantial scientific evidence and increasing human and financial costs associated with extreme weather events.
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Nearly two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state governments are left to navigate a complex landscape of abortion laws across the country. The absence of federal protections has led many states to impose severe restrictions or outright bans on abortion, often compelling individuals to travel considerable distances for care or to carry pregnancies to term.
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Federal laws have protected children from dangerous labor practices and workplaces for nearly 100 years, but the radical Project 2025 policy agenda aims to undermine those protections in the name of workforce development.
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Nearly two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Arizona has become a significant battleground in the debate over abortion rights. Following the Arizona Supreme Court's revival of an 1864 law, voters may soon consider a constitutional amendment to protect and expand abortion access until fetal viability for 1.4 million women. A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) examines the implications for Arizona, focusing on how a 15-week abortion ban affects certain demographics and what the future of abortion access in the state might look like.
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Federal laws to protect young workers from dangerous labor were established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) nearly 100 years ago. These laws were enacted during a period when injuries and deaths were common among children working in hazardous conditions, such as coal mines and factory assembly lines. The FLSA aimed to shift societal expectations towards prioritizing education for children.
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently introduced the "No Tax on Tips Act," which proposes exempting tips from income taxes. This legislation could significantly influence tax policy in the coming year.
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Last month, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced the "No Tax on Tips Act," aiming to exempt tips from income taxes. However, a new analysis by the Center for American Progress (CAP) indicates that this legislation may benefit wealthy individuals more than low- and moderate-wage workers.
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The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released a new analysis recommending measures to mitigate the effects of extreme heat on young children's health, development, and learning. This comes as 2024 is projected to surpass 2023 as the hottest year recorded in human history.
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A new analysis by the Center for American Progress details how Project 2025, described as an extreme far-right playbook, intends to use the U.S. Department of Justice to compel local prosecutors to enforce policies such as abortion bans. Failure to comply could result in federal lawsuits, removal from office, or even criminal prosecution. The policy aims to ensure strict enforcement of abortion bans, potentially exacerbating the crisis in reproductive care and increasing fears of criminalization among medical providers who offer abortion services within existing legal...
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Today, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of federal bribery charges that included accepting gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for the government of Egypt. In response, Michael Sozan, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement:
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump on the grounds that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. In response, Devon Ombres, senior director for Courts and Legal Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued a statement.
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Washington, D.C. — A new report from the Center for American Progress exposes the impact of Trump administration policies that ushered in a permissive era of U.S. firearms exports, contributing to violence and human rights abuses worldwide.
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After shots were fired at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement condemning the violence.
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Washington D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a request for information seeking public input on expanding protections for key areas in the Western Arctic, encompassing over 23 million acres of public lands in Alaska. This initiative builds on the administration’s previous actions to conserve more than 13 million acres of America's Western Arctic.
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The scope of Project 2025 is extensive, ranging from raising the cost of prescription drugs and restricting access to contraception to slashing funding for early childhood and K-12 education. The plan includes proposals to end civil rights protections, exploit the most vulnerable Americans, stop safeguards that protect clean drinking water, halt action to combat the climate crisis, and open the door to an unprecedented level of corruption at the expense of American democracy. Altogether, Project 2025 is a plan for a presidency focused on consolidating and holding on to power.
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Today, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee on Administrative Law, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Ranking Member Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the Corner Post Reversal Act. The legislation aims to reverse the effects of the Supreme Court’s ruling by reestablishing limits on when private interests and large corporations can challenge rules that protect consumers, the workforce, and the environment.
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act. The legislation aims to prevent U.S. corporations with significant foreign ownership from influencing election outcomes and ballot measures. This bill seeks to address a loophole created by the 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
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Washington, D.C. — As policymakers globally strive to reduce carbon emissions, attention is turning to concrete, the second-most widely used material after water. The cement and concrete industry significantly contributes to climate change, accounting for 8 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.