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John Podesta is the founder of the Center for American Progress. He currently serves as the senior adviser to the president for clean energy innovation and implementation. Podesta served as counselor to President Barack Obama, where he was responsible for coordinating the administration’s climate policy and initiatives. In 2008, he served as co-chair of President Obama’s transition team. He was a member of the U.N. Secretary General’s High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda. Podesta previously served as White House chief of staff to President William J. Clinton. He chaired Hillary Clinton’s campaign for president in 2016.
A memo from CAP Action and the League of Conservation Voters underscores the political opportunity for Democrats on climate change.
John Podesta, Chair of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, delivers remarks at a CAP Action Fund event with Sen. Ron Wyden.
John Podesta testifies before the Senate Budget Committee Task Force on Government Performance on the GRPA Modernization Act of 2010.
John Podesta offers recommendations for implementing an effective Freedom of Information Act policy.
John Podesta testifies before the House Committee on the Budget on dealing with federal deficits and debt.
John D. Podesta calls for progressives and conservatives to work for the common good of our nation.
CAP Action President and CEO John Podesta testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
John Podesta argues that the “special relationship” between Britain and the United States is still important for transatlantic ties.
CAP Action President John D. Podesta testifies before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.
CAP Action CEO and President John Podesta testifies before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment on the Strategic and Economic Dialogue with China.
John D. Podesta testifies before the Office of Management and Budget on reforming federal contracting to promote higher labor standards.
CAPAF President and CEO John Podesta testifies at Vice President Joseph Biden's Middle Class Task Force event in Philadelphia.