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Benjamin Hovland, chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), has emphasized the critical need to support state and local election officials who are facing unprecedented threats. In an interview with the Center for American Progress (CAP) published today, Hovland highlighted the growing challenges these officials encounter.
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The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS have released final rules on prevailing wages and registered apprenticeship programs related to clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. Mike Williams, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, commented on these developments.
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Over the last two years, the Supreme Court's right-wing majority has made significant rulings, including ending affirmative action in higher education, overturning Roe v. Wade, and weakening environmental protections. This trend appears to continue as the court is set to make decisions that could further strip rights and protections from Americans, empower corporate interests, and challenge the rule of law.
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Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden announced new affirmative measures aimed at addressing the United States' immigration system. Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement in response to the announcement.
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Washington, D.C. – Since the emergence of ChatGPT in the Fall of 2022, global attention has centered on both the opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The Biden administration’s 2023 executive order on AI marked a significant step by the federal government to address AI-related issues. However, with AI legislation unlikely to pass in Congress this year, it is increasingly crucial to consider how existing laws and authorities can be utilized to manage AI.
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Washington, D.C. — A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) and Governing for Impact (GFI) explores the untapped statutory authority to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) across key federal agencies. The report identifies over 80 ways to leverage existing laws to drive progress in the absence of congressional action.
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Washington, D.C. — In Project 2025, a document from the Heritage Foundation, far-right groups have outlined a plan to limit the decision-making power of pregnant patients and medical providers in an effort to control reproductive freedom in America.
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In response to the surge of attention, excitement, and fear surrounding AI developments since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022, governments worldwide have rushed to address the risks and opportunities of AI. In the United States, policymakers have sharply disagreed about the necessity and scope of potential new AI legislation. By contrast, stakeholders ranging from government officials and advocates to academics and companies seem to agree that it is essential for policymakers to utilize existing laws to address the risks and opportunities of AI where...
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a mass pardon for over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions. Akua Amaning, director for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress, responded to this decision with the following statement:
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its statutory authority by classifying bump stocks as machine guns. This decision has sparked reactions from various quarters, including Nick Wilson, senior director for Gun Violence Prevention at the Center for American Progress.
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Seniors and other Medicare enrollees have begun to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). However, Project 2025, a plan published by a far-right think tank last year, could put those cost savings in jeopardy. Project 2025 calls for repealing the IRA, reversing legislation that has helped lower the cost of prescription drugs. A new Center for American Progress column explains how if Project 2025 is implemented, it could lead to higher out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, affecting millions of Medicare enrollees.
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The Center for American Progress (CAP) has initiated a campaign to scrutinize the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. According to CAP, Project 2025 is described as an "authoritarian playbook" aimed at dismantling the system of checks and balances integral to American democracy, potentially leading to policies that could negatively impact all Americans. CAP intends to use its policy and communications resources to inform the public about the potential effects of Project 2025 and argue that it represents a significant departure from foundational national values.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that mifepristone, a drug used in a two-step regimen for medication abortion, will remain accessible. The justices unanimously determined that anti-abortion plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) actions, reversing a prior ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Washington, D.C. — For decades, the far right has pushed ideas that have stripped Americans of some of their reproductive freedoms. The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 underscores how the eradication of the constitutional right to abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center was just the first step in a long-term plan to exert control over reproductive freedom for all Americans.
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Extreme heat health risks are increasing as climate change drives more frequent, prolonged, and intense heat waves. A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) highlights the workers most vulnerable to extreme heat and recommends policy measures, including a federal heat standard, to protect their health, safety, and productivity.
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Policymakers are preparing to modernize the primary legislation that funds and regulates the United States' workforce development system. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), first passed in 2014 with bipartisan support, is approaching its 10th anniversary. Federal legislators are considering reauthorization to ensure the law continues to train and connect American workers with good, safe, sustainable jobs.
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As President Joe Biden’s first term approaches its conclusion, his administration faces the imperative of advancing three key international climate policies to foster a 21st-century clean energy economy and mitigate severe climate change impacts. The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released two reports detailing these priorities.
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A new analysis by the Center for American Progress (CAP) indicates a historic decline in gun violence for the second consecutive year. The study, covering data up to April 30, 2024, suggests that early trends often predict annual outcomes. It examines gun violence trends in the 100 most populous cities and all 50 states.
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Washington, D.C. — Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress (CAP), released a statement on the passing of Rasheed Malik, senior director of Early Childhood Policy at CAP.
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Washington, D.C. — Last year, a think tank released Project 2025, a playbook proposing the elimination of federal transit funding. A new Center for American Progress (CAP) column explains how this proposal would impact local transit systems, affect tens of millions of Americans, and undermine economic growth.