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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.

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Too Much Secrecy Puts Our Nation at Risk Testimony

Too Much Secrecy Puts Our Nation at Risk

John D. Podesta outlines to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution key recommendations for restoring rule of law.

John Podesta

The Power of Progress Article

The Power of Progress

John Podesta writes about how American progressives can save our economy, our climate, and our country.

John Podesta

Half in Ten Campaign Announcement Article

Half in Ten Campaign Announcement

CAPAF President and CEO John Podesta announces the launch of the Half in Ten campaign, a collaboration to cut poverty in half in 10 years.

John Podesta

Progressive Growth Article

Progressive Growth

A new plan for the next administration to transform America's economy through clean energy, innovation, and opportunity.

John Podesta, Sarah Rosen Wartell, David Madland

Making America a Clean-Energy Leader Article

Making America a Clean-Energy Leader

Writing to Rep. Nita Lowey, John Podesta expresses support for a measure that would help the U.S. grow its clean-energy sector.

John Podesta

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