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2023 Creator Programming Debrief Past Event
Subway riders check their phones as a train arrives in New York City on January 8, 2016. (Getty/Richard B. Levine)

2023 Creator Programming Debrief

Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a series of discussions with digital experts from across the progressive movement exploring how political organizations have forged effective partnerships with content creators and how we can adapt to a rapidly changing digital media environment in the years ahead.

Ending Too Big to Fail Testimony

Ending Too Big to Fail

Michael S. Barr testifies on ending too big to fail before the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

Michael Barr

The Koch Brothers Report
The Koch Inc. headquarters is shown in Wichita, Kansas. (AP/Larry W. Smith)

The Koch Brothers

Report from Tony Carrk shows how the The Koch Brothers’ network works hard to advance a right-wing ideological agenda.

Tony Carrk

Sen. John Kerry Speaks About Political Gridlock at CAP Action Article

Sen. John Kerry Speaks About Political Gridlock at CAP Action

Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) delivered an address at the Center for American Progress Action Fund on political gridlock and how it affects America's leadership.

The Effects of Regulatory Neglect on Health Care Consumers Article
A customer approaches a CVS pharmacy in Saugus, MA, on February 18, 2009. CVS/Caremark is one of the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers, which is considered the only segment of the health insurance market that is unregulated by the Federal Trade Commission.  (AP/Lisa Poole)

The Effects of Regulatory Neglect on Health Care Consumers

CAP Action Senior Fellow David Balto testifies before the Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on competition in the health care marketplace

David Balto

Managing Debt Better in Hard Economic Times Article

Managing Debt Better in Hard Economic Times

A credit cardholders’ bill of rights, as well as providing the right information at the right time, will help consumers manage their debt.

Second Roll of the Dice Article
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Second Roll of the Dice

Scott Lilly examines the legislatively induced crisis over President Bush’s $700 billion financial rescue package.

Scott Lilly

Reject the Highmark/Blue Cross Merger Testimony
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Reject the Highmark/Blue Cross Merger

David Balto testifies to the Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on why they should reject the merger of two insurance giants.

David Balto

Overnight Mergers Testimony

Overnight Mergers

David Balto testifies that the proposed merger between UPS and DHL could facilitate collusion between UPS and chief rival FedEx.

David Balto

The Right Prescription? Article

The Right Prescription?

David Balto testifies to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights.

David Balto

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Credit Card Debt Article

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Credit Card Debt

Sen. Ron Wyden and panelists discuss the need for swift action to avoid a credit card crisis on par with the mortgage crisis.

Realizing Dignity through Decent Work Article

Realizing Dignity through Decent Work

International Labor Organization chief, influential Member of Congress, senior AFL-CIO official, and Center for American Progress thought leaders discuss building a new international consensus on globalization.

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

100 Days Agenda Article

100 Days Agenda

The election has given progressives the opportunity to prove themselves. Here is an agenda for the new Congress' first 100 days.

Related Priorities

Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice

Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice

We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.

Restoring Social Trust in Democracy

Restoring Social Trust in Democracy

Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.

Building an Economy for All

Building an Economy for All

Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice

We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

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