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  Aaron McKethan, Research Director, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform Mark Shepard, Research Assistant, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform S. Lawrence Kocot, Deputy Director, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform Niall Brennan, Senior Research Associate, Engelberg Center for Health Care... Read More →

(Atlanta Business Chronicle/August 27, 2009) Every state but Alaska lost manufacturing jobs during the past 12 months, according to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Alaska’s manufacturing sector had 22,100 jobs in July 2009, exactly the same as in July 2008. Georgia lost 52,400... Read More →

(Sacramento Bee/August 28, 2009) California legislators have apparently reached a bipartisan solution to prevent more than half a million children from being cut from the Healthy Families public health insurance program. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to send the proposal to the full... Read More →

(USA TODAY/August 28, 2009) The federal government has received more than 2,200 applications asking for $28 billion in stimulus funding for new broadband projects across the USA. The avalanche of applications has eased concerns that there might not be much interest in the program, which is aimed at driving... Read More →

                        Get Smart Technology is ready to change how electricity is delivered-but are consumers ready to use and pay for the smart grid? (Governing) Mention smart-grid technology to Frederick Butler, a utility regulator in New Jersey, and he’ll immediately remind you... Read More →

(Congress Now/August 13, 2009) Consumer advocacy groups are pushing for increased protection for consumers involved in the popular Cash for Clunkers auto trade-in program, alleging that some auto dealers are using “bait and switch tactics” to force buyers to pay thousands of extra dollars... Read More →

(New York Times Caucus Blog/August 6, 2009) The nation’s biggest labor unions are bringing their muscle to bear to the raucous health-care debates that have erupted over the last week in Congressional town hall meetings across the country. John Sweeney, president of the AFL-CIO, sent out a call... Read More →

States across the United States are facing the worst fiscal crisis in years. All but two states are dealing with budget deficits, and spending is being cut across the board. Second only to Medicaid, corrections has become the fastest growing general fund expenditure in the United States. Considered... Read More →

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement today calling for an extension of unemployment benefits: “While Friday’s unemployment numbers represent the lowest number of jobs lost in the last year, they remain a painful reminder... Read More →

(Houston Chronicle/August 7, 2009) WASHINGTON - Texas victims of Hurricane Rita with more than $500,000 in disputed claims can withdraw from the controversial FEMA claims process and turn to a federal arbitration panel to get a quick, independent and binding decision within five months, Homeland Security... Read More →