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Poverty & Mobility | August 26, 2008
Stalled Progress on Poverty
The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau detail the lack of any progress against poverty since 2000, write Mark Greenberg and Lisa Donner. Housing | August 26, 2008
No End in Sight to Housing Slide
Today's housing data all point to the same conclusion: We have not yet hit bottom, writes Andrew Jakabovics.Economy | August 26, 2008
New Census Data Sobering
The latest census figures show that Congress must focus on fundamental economic reforms, not just immediate economic problems, writes Michael Ettlinger.Education | August 26, 2008
Dropouts Don’t Have to Stay Out
New graduation rate studies give insight into ways that we can get dropouts back in school and prevent them from leaving in the first place. Poverty & Mobility | August 25, 2008
Inequality Matters
Kate Bell provides analysis of new research that shows it’s not just poverty that affects children’s outcomes—it’s inequality, too.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
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FOUR PROGRESSIVE PRIORITIES
- Restoring America's global leadership
- Seizing the energy opportunity
- Creating progressive growth
- Delivering universal health care
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