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New York – At a time when anti-government ideology is driving policy making in Washington, a refresher course on the concrete benefits and products of a robust public sector is needed. The programs, infrastructure, and services that have make America great are possible due to an often dreaded source
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A Hawaii Partnership Bank will generate new revenue for Hawaii, save local governments money, and make us less dependent on big offshore banks that are dramatically reshaping life for families and businesses in Hawaii.

Research
Heather C. McGhee
Jason Judd
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2011 Rep. Paul Ryan's Budget Attacks Vital Social Programs For Middle Class & Promotes A More Unequal Society
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Wherever the final line is drawn, Democrats appear willing to accept a deal close to Republican leaders’ original plan. White House aides say that such a deal could pay political dividends when the bigger fights start because the agreement would establish the president as the most reasonable
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Tim Fernholz
The state attorney general wants federal regulators to take enforcement action against the Indian Point nuclear plant for what he called the company's failure to comply with fire safety requirements. "In the wake of Japan's crisis, our country's nuclear facilities should be bolstering their safety
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Heather C. McGhee
Jason Judd

Answers to frequently asked questions about an Oregon Virtual State Bank

Policy Briefs
Heather C. McGhee
Jason Judd
In the media
Miles Rapoport

How Last Minute, Just-In-Time Scheduling Practices Are Bad for Workers, Families and Business

Research
Nancy K. Cauthen
NEW YORK – As budget debates continue to play out at the state level, it is apparent that Americans everywhere are still suffering from the long-tail of the recession and need jobs, not austerity measures that will likely reverse emergent economic gains. A new report by the policy center Demos
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