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Vice President-Elect Joe Biden spoke briefly to reporters after he was briefed by Larry Summers, the nominee to be director of the National Economic Council for the Obama administration, and…

On October 29, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on Economic Recovery, Job Creation and Investment in America. The committee heard testimony from Governors David Paterson (D-…

The House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing titled “Building an Economic Recovery Package: Creating and Preserving Jobs in America.” Witnesses testified about strategies to stimul…

Panelists talked about recent turmoil in financial markets, the distribution of wealth in the U.S., the influence of economic inequality on market instability, and role the economy would pla…

During a multi-part progressive assessment of Senator McCain’s presidential campaign, panelists spoke about his economic policy proposals. Among the topics they addressed were tax issues, la…

Panelists talked about the progressive agenda and President George W. Bush’s legacy. They talked about the failures of conservatism and responded to audience members' questions. This even…

Students and college presidents discussed the rapidly rising costs of higher education. The forum was held as a result of a new report released by Public Agenda entitled Squeeze Play. The fi…

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to consider business tax incentives that could help small businesses in the event of an increase in the minimum wage. Witnesses testified about th…

A panel discussion was held on the implications and effects of increasing the minimum wage. Topics included the history of the minimum wage, possible increase of unemployment, reduction of p…