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100 Days Agenda
CAPAF's Congressional Action Plan
The Center for American Progress Action Fund offers new ideas and policies for the 110th Congress during its first 100 days and beyond.
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A Great Opportunity
The Impact of UN and U.S. Leadership Changes
Spencer Boyer and Ken Gude describe how shifts in UN and U.S. leadership provide a much needed chance for renewing international strength.
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The Critical Choice in Iraq
Troop Surge Isn't the Answer
A memo on Iraq from John Podesta, Lawrence J. Korb, and Brian Katulis of the Center for American Progress.
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The 2006 U.S. Economy in Review
Economic Growth Hit the Brakes in 2006
Weller reports that slowing job growth, eroding housing market, and rising federal debt underscore the fragile state of economic growth.
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Pricing Clout Matters
Medicare Needs to Negotiate Drug Prices
GAO study highlights why Congress must allow the federal government to negotiate the best prices for drugs offered through Medicare.
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Darfur Needs U.S. Leadership Now
U.S. Must Lead Effort to Quell Violence
Rhetorical commitment to protecting innocent lives is no longer enough; we must take concrete steps to stop the genocide.
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Bridging the Inequality Gap
Universal 401(k) Would Make Economy Fairer
Universal retirement savings plans would make the economy fairer in the face of eroding pensions.
ALSO FROM AMERICAN PROGRESS
Comprehensive Immigration Reform:
Highlight on Policy Solutions
Highlight on Military Readiness:
Ensuring Recovery from Iraq
FCC Chairman Martin Unleashed:
Telecom Regulator Eager to Help
Same as it Ever Was:
Think Again by Eric Alterman
Third Time’s the Harm:
Legislators Endanger Stem Cell Research
Sam Vs. I Am:
Author Sam Harris on Religious Fundamentalism
Mortgages Burden Americans:
Low-Income Families Hit Hard
Raising Teacher Quality:
Preparation, Compensation, Distribution Key
AMERICAN PROGRESS AROUND THE WEB
Iraq:
Korb and Katulis on a Diplomatic Surge
(The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Universal 401(k):
A Solution from Gene Sperling
(The New York Times)
Housing Market:
Sperling on 2007 Economic Outlook
(Bloomberg)
Iraq:
Korb and Bergmann on Sending More Troops
(American Prospect)
Iraq:
Podesta Debates Options in Iraq
(CNN)
National Security:
Smith Outlines a Sustainable Strategy
(Democracy)
Business:
Chatterji on Corporate Reform that Works
(Democracy)
Health Care:
Davenport on Drug Price Bargaining
(The Philadelphia Inquirer)












