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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 17h
Every child deserves to walk in their neighborhood free of fear. Former U.S. ambassador to Japan and former mayor of Chicago, @rahmemanuel.bsky.social, reflects on public safety and the future of America's education system:
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 22h
The time to reimagine clean industrial policy is NOW. So, too, is the need for bold, progressive leadership to deploy innovative green technology, strengthen critical industries, and ensure every new project upholds standards and delivers high-quality, family-sustaining jobs. ampr.gs/3Vj4R4Q
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Building a Clean Industrial Future: Policy Lessons From Climate Week NYC
Global policy leaders offer recommendations for a clean energy agenda that drives economic growth, creates good jobs, lowers household costs, and strengthens energy security.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The president's attacks on free speech can be intimidating, but CAP does not stand alone in defense of First Amendment rights. Hear from @neeratanden.bsky.social for @contrariannews.org:
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Small businesses across the country bore the brunt of the Trump administration's illegal tariffs. Will the administration's refunds help these businesses? Not likely. ampr.gs/4xTrIRW
Horizontal bar chart comparing estimated average additional tariffs paid vs. IEEPA refunds for small-business importers by state. Title notes refunds fall far short of overall tariff burdens. For the U.S. overall, additional tariffs paid ($425K+) heavily outpace refunds (~$150K).
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Trump administration’s regressive tariff and refund process is yet another example of how the administration’s economic policies have hurt American families and businesses.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If the Trump administration wants to pass the test on China, it must stop settling for bromance theater and start leveraging real American power to secure durable, measurable results. Check out CAP's scorecard on the recent Trump-Xi summit ⤵️ ampr.gs/3TD8diy
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Trump-Xi Summit Scorecard: Assessing the Results of the September Meeting
This scorecard reveals how the Trump administration traded long-term strategic leverage for temporary truces and diplomatic photo-ops during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, failing...
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Gov. Lujan Grisham (@govmlg.bsky.social) shares how her administration successfully enshrined universal child care in New Mexico's constitution.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is the Trump economy.
Graphic from the Center for American Progress set against a dark blue to reddish-orange gradient background. Bold white text reads: "Today in the Trump administration’s economy, job growth is slowing and unemployment is up. Can you feel it?" Small text at the bottom cites the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics "Employment Situation Summary" (2026).
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed rules for a federal school choice program it is preparing to launch in January. In response, Weadé James, senior director for K-12 Education Policy at CAP, issued the following statement: ampr.gs/4dMXI2U
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STATEMENT: CAP Condemns Proposed Rules for Federal School Choice Program
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
While American consumers bore the brunt of the Trump administration’s unlawful IEEPA tariffs, they are largely left holding the bag while large corporations receive the refunds the court system has ordered paid back to importers. ampr.gs/4xTrIRW
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Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers
New state-by-state CAP analysis finds that the Trump administration’s tariffs cost small-business importers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., an average of $426,000 more over 18 months—damage tha...
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The stakes could not be higher at the intersection of energy, manufacturing, and emissions. Yet there are reasons for hope thanks to clean energy. www.americanprogress.org/article/bu…
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Building a Clean Industrial Future: Policy Lessons From Climate Week NYC
Global policy leaders offer recommendations for a clean energy agenda that drives economic growth, creates good jobs, lowers household costs, and strengthens energy security.
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Kennedy Andara @kennedyandara.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#JobsDay numbers came in well below expectations (+29k jobs). Revisions reversed the narrative of a strong end-of-summer hiring boom (-60k fewer than reported). Trump's economy fails to deliver jobs for Americans as job growth slows, unemployment increases (4.2%), and inflation outpaces wages
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Child care is not babysitting." 👏 Hear New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham (@govmlg.bsky.social) push back against arguments opposing universal child care:
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@neeratanden.bsky.social: "High-quality child care is an incredible investment."
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New state-by-state CAP analysis finds that the Trump administration’s tariffs cost small-business importers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., an average of $426,000 more over 18 months—damage that refunds cannot fully undo. ampr.gs/4xTrIRW
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Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers
New state-by-state CAP analysis finds that the Trump administration’s tariffs cost small-business importers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., an average of $426,000 more over 18 months—damage tha...
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Dana Nessel @dananessel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Who really administers our elections in MI? It’s your local clerk you elected or your local government appointed.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Starting soon at 2:30 pm EDT: A conversation between Gov. Lujan Grisham (@govmlg.bsky.social) and CAP's @neeratanden.bsky.social. Watch LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/doZUVENL5O8
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Investing in Families, Investing in the Future: A Conversation With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.com · 01/10/2026
"States create corporations, and they give them all their powers." @americanprogress.bsky.social Senior Fellow @thmoore.bsky.social speaks with Patti Vasquez about how states' laws created corporate power and how they can reclaim it.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
LGBTQI+ people lack access to safe, quality health care. States can take immediate steps to improve their health systems to better serve LGBTQI+ patients. www.americanprogress.org/article/defe...
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Defending LGBTQI+ Health: Fostering Equitable Treatment
LGBTQI+ people lack access to safe, quality health care. States can take immediate steps to improve their health systems to better serve LGBTQI+ patients.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
LGBTQI+ people are at greater risk of losing access to health care under congressional Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Learn more ⬇️ www.americanprogress.org/article/lgbt...
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LGBTQI+ People Are Underinsured and Experience Health Insurance Discrimination in Key Areas
New Center for American Progress survey findings demonstrate how LGBTQI+ people are at greater risk of losing access to health care under the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
LGBTQI+ people deserve affordable, safe health care. Period. Read more about improving LGBTQI+ health equity 👇
Title graphic set inside a rainbow diamond border with a jagged crack at the bottom. Text reads: "LGBTQI+ people are falling through the cracks of our health care system". Center for American Progress graphic citing a 2025 CAP study.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The lessons from Climate Week NYC show how balancing domestic clean manufacturing with new forms of global collaboration and trade policy can put countries on a better path toward shared prosperity and long-term security. ampr.gs/3Vj4R4Q
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Building a Clean Industrial Future: Policy Lessons From Climate Week NYC
Global policy leaders offer recommendations for a clean energy agenda that drives economic growth, creates good jobs, lowers household costs, and strengthens energy security.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@neeratanden.bsky.social: "The President of the United States is trying to silence critics." @contrariannews.org @normeisen.bsky.social
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Kennedy Andara @kennedyandara.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Small business importers face staggering tariff costs while refunds do little to ease their bottom lines. Instead, refunds from Trump's unlawful tariffs are enriching large corporations (and shareholders), all while consumers pay more for everyday goods www.americanprogress.org/article/refu...
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Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers
New state-by-state CAP analysis finds that the Trump administration’s tariffs cost small-business importers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., an average of $426,000 more over 18 months—damage tha...
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Brian Keyser @fellowwhopoints.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sending one-time $500 checks to fewer than 1 million people, which the White House started doing yesterday, won't do anything to help the millions of people whose health insurance premiums increased thousands of dollars per year. www.americanprogress.org/article/a-50...
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A $500 Check Will Not Solve the Health Care Premium Crisis
President Trump’s proposed $500 check cannot make up for thousands of dollars in higher marketplace premiums.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
CAP's new scorecard reveals how the Trump administration traded long-term strategic leverage for temporary truces and diplomatic photo-ops during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, failing to secure meaningful wins on trade, AI, fentanyl, and foreign policy. ampr.gs/3TD8diy
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Trump-Xi Summit Scorecard: Assessing the Results of the September Meeting
This scorecard reveals how the Trump administration traded long-term strategic leverage for temporary truces and diplomatic photo-ops during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, failing...
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Water pollution should not be political." 📢 Doctor and State Representative Austin Baeth is calling attention to Iowa’s cancer crisis and the serious nitrate pollution levels in its water. Iowans deserve answers about what is being done to protect their health and water.
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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 30/09/2026
Trump threatened the Center for American Progress (CAP) with a $5 billion lawsuit for reporting that the National Guard deployed in D.C. had failed to meet their purpose of reducing crime. Norm spoke with CAP CEO Neera Tanden on the latest @americanprogress.bsky.social @neeratanden.bsky.social
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When Trump Attacks Free Speech, We're All in Danger
Trump’s assaults on the First Amendment are not limited to the press, and the press isn’t the only group with the respon
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As Americans pay more at the pump, 5 of the top oil and gas companies have brought in $65.5 billion in profit so far this year—up 65% from this time last year. These profits aren't a coincidence—enriching the industry is a key part of Trump’s agenda.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Instead of advancing the American people's interests, President Trump focused on diplomatic theatrics during President Xi's visit last week. Let's talk about it 🤔
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join CAP on Thursday, October 8, for a conversation with the authors of "The Everywhere Millionaire," policy practitioners, and advocates on business ownership as the main path to wealth in America, and what that means for the future of tax policy and the American Dream. ampr.gs/4hyxMci
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Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America
Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation on business ownership as the main path to wealth in America, and what that means for the future of tax policy and the American Dream.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Trump administration's disdain for organizations, such as the ILO, that fight to improve working conditions undermines American values and competitiveness. ampr.gs/4yeR0Lf
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The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad
The Trump administration owes roughly $300 million to the International Labour Organization, dealing a devastating blow to an international agency and leaving workers worldwide to bear the consequence...
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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
At 7pm eastern tonight, @jessicabriedl.bsky.social and I will be debating how we got into a bad debt situation, hosted by Concord Action. Happy fiscal new year 🎉 You can register for the event here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: $40 Trillion in Debt: Who Dropped the Ball?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: $40 Trillion in Debt: Who Dropped the Ball?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join CAP for remarks by Gov. Lujan Grisham of New Mexico (@govmlg.bsky.social), followed by a conversation with CAP's @neeratanden.bsky.social. RSVP: rsvp2.americanprogress.org/investin…
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Investing in Families, Investing in the Future: A Conversation With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
As families face an affordability crisis and the cost of child care continues to spiral, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) has overseen the landmark achievement of establishing New Mexico as the firs...
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 30/09/2026
In the first entry of their three-part "Boots off Ballots" series, @americanprogress.bsky.social's Dan Herman and Devon Ombres outline the laws prohibiting the U.S. military from interfering in elections.
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Boots Off Ballots: The Law
Federal law and the Constitution are abundantly clear: efforts to involve troops in U.S. elections are anti-constitutional and illegal.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are we surprised? Everyday Americans are bearing the costs of Trump's illegal war.
"From the gas pump to the grocery store, everyday Americans are bearing the financial costs of the Iran War." Embedded is a post by Steve Rattner (@SteveRattner) featuring a line chart titled "Lower-Income Households Face the Highest Inflation," showing inflation gaps from 2019 to 2026 where the bottom 40% (+0.22 pp) and middle 40% (+0.12 pp) experience higher inflation rates relative to the national average than the top 20% (-0.37 pp).
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There are a lot of reasons our electric bills are going up, but thanks to the Trump administration, Arizona's utility bills are going to spike even higher 📈 Get the facts: www.americanprogress.org/article/th…
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The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Arizona
1.85 million, or 52 percent, of electric utility customers in Arizona will pay more for electricity this coming year due to new Trump administration policies.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Even more troubling, the shopper may not be aware that this is even happening. ‼️ Policymakers MUST establish guardrails on AI-fueled surveillance pricing. www.americanprogress.org/article/5-wa...
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5 Ways the FTC Can Protect Americans From AI-Fueled Surveillance Pricing
As artificial intelligence makes surveillance pricing more intrusive, unfair, and opaque, the Federal Trade Commission should go beyond disclosure by limiting the harmful ways businesses can use perso...
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
At the briefing, Dr. Jesse Ulrich of Iowa Central Community College and Ronulia Darensburg, a nursing student and Pell Grant recipient at Delgado Community College, brought the stakes to life. Thanks to everyone who joined us to make the case for investing in #CommunityColleges! (3/3)
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thank you to @bluntrochester.senate.gov for opening the briefing. We’re grateful for her support of community colleges. (2/3)
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester speaks at a wooden podium in a grey suit and white pussy-bow blouse, addressing an audience during a panel event with other participants seated beside her.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🧵 THREAD: How do federal investments help #CommunityColleges support students and strengthen the workforce? We recently explored that question at a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by the Community Colleges Coalition, led by CAP. (1/3)
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Businesses have long adjusted their prices based on supply, demand, and other market conditions. However, AI-fueled surveillance pricing is not simply price changes; it's the ability to use personal info about the shopper to determine what prices to show.
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5 Ways the FTC Can Protect Americans From AI-Fueled Surveillance Pricing
As artificial intelligence makes surveillance pricing more intrusive, unfair, and opaque, the Federal Trade Commission should go beyond disclosure by limiting the harmful ways businesses can use perso...
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From voting rights to immigrants' rights, SCOTUS will continue hearing and deciding cases that will impact the rights and freedoms of Americans in all walks of life. Preview what's at stake this term: ampr.gs/4AG4qSg
Graphic featuring a red silhouette of Lady Justice holding scales against a light grid background. Yellow highlight banner reads "PREVIEW" above the main heading in bold blue text: "Supreme Court 2026–2027 Term." Body text states: "This term the high court will hear many cases that may further strip civil rights from Americans while empowering the government and corporations. Here are five cases to watch." Bottom right corner includes branding for "Center for American Progress."
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Despite the benefits of labor rights won by the ILO, the Trump administration has consistently sought to hobble the ILO as part of its broader attack on traditional forms of multilateral cooperation. ampr.gs/4yeR0Lf
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The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad
The Trump administration owes roughly $300 million to the International Labour Organization, dealing a devastating blow to an international agency and leaving workers worldwide to bear the consequence...
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Natasha Murphy @nzmurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What does it look like when a state puts family affordability at the center of its agenda? Join @americanprogress.bsky.social on Oct. 1 for a conversation with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on investing in families. 2:30PMET | In person + virtual www.americanprogress.org/events/inves...
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Investing in Families, Investing in the Future: A Conversation With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Remarks by and a conversation with Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM), discussing her investments in New Mexico’s families.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today, the Trump administration finalized a rule to roll back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks. In response, @thiggins.bsky.social, senior vice president for Energy and Environment at CAP, issued the following statement: ampr.gs/4d63NYa
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STATEMENT: Americans Will Pay a Steep Price for the Trump Administration’s Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A $40 trillion national debt is an affordability crisis of our own making, argue @markzandi.bsky.social and @jaredb-econ.bsky.social for @inquirer.com: tinyurl.com/y9r9mkn2
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Think U.S. government debt doesn’t affect you? Think again | Expert Opinion
Higher national debt means higher interest rates, and that's adding to the affordability challenges facing U.S. households, economists Jared Bernstein and Mark Zandi write.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Gov. Lujan Grisham has moved New Mexico forward by focusing on the biggest challenges facing the country. Join @neeratanden.bsky.social and @govmlg.bsky.social on Thursday, October 1, for a conversation on investing in families and the future. RSVP: ampr.gs/4heYfNo
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Investing in Families, Investing in the Future: A Conversation With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Remarks by and a conversation with Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM), discussing her investments in New Mexico’s families.
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Haley Norris @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I wrote a quick overview of state health fund options to improve access to trans health care. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
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How To Design State Health Care Funds To Meet the Needs of Transgender Patients
Policymakers can alleviate the harmful impacts of federal funding cuts to transgender health care by establishing state and local health funds to preserve access to transition-related care.
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Trump administration owes roughly $300 million to the International Labour Organization, dealing a devastating blow to an international agency and leaving workers worldwide to bear the consequences. ampr.gs/4yeR0Lf
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The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad
The Trump administration owes roughly $300 million to the International Labour Organization, dealing a devastating blow to an international agency and leaving workers worldwide to bear the consequence...
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