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CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Trump is trying to destroy the agency that supports children with disabilities and low-income schools. That's not just cruel—it's stupid. Thanks to @AFTunion and @rweingarten for standing up and fighting for our kids.
Our #ProtectOurKids Day of Action is today. Gutting public education to give tax cuts to billionaires would deny opportunities to children—including students with disabilities & kids living in poverty. I’m proud of our members for speaking out! aft.org/ProtectOurKids
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Our #ProtectOurKids Day of Action is today. Gutting public education to give tax cuts to billionaires would deny opportunities to children—including students with disabilities & kids living in poverty. I’m proud of our members for speaking out! aft.org/ProtectOurKids
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule to update federal overtime protections for American workers.
In response, @LilyRoberts12, managing director for the Inclusive Growth department at CAP issued the following statement:
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CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
We’re hiring a research assistant/associate for our awesome econ team - particularly looking for someone w/ quant skills!
Our econ team covers hard econ, poverty, tax, budget, trade, labor, and more.
Our team is very strong, and I encourage you to apply.
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CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Really cool new analysis from my colleagues @DavidMadland, @Prof_CEW, and Sachin Shiva (who is wisely not on Twitter) showing that union members do better regardless of education or race. You can read about it here: americanprogress.org/article…
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
New analysis from @amprog quantifies how union membership is associated with greater household wealth across education levels and can narrow racial wealth gaps.
There's a huge wealth gap between union and non-union workers across education levels. Overall, those in unions had a median wealth of $338,482 compared to $199,948 for nonunion workers.
• Union members also have more job security. trib.al/kQZ9hNU
ALT A range plot shows median U.S. household wealth is higher for union households than non-union for all education levels. Among household heads or spouses who aren't high school educated, the median income is $22,800 for nonunion households and $69,510 for union households. Among household heads or spouses who have a college degree or higher, the median income is $476,105 for nonunion households and $533,436 for union households.
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Just launched! 🚀 @CAPWomen and @CAPEconomy’s “Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy,” a collection of policy recommendations that center women and the changes women need in policymakers’ economic platforms.
Check it out now!👇
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CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Housing affordability is a huge challenge. Check out my latest piece on planning reforms in CA. 👇
What California—yes California—Can Teach America About How To Increase Housing Production
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CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Even more good news...today's the day direct file goes fully live in the 12 pilot states. If you file a simple tax return and live in one of the pilot states, you may be able to file your federal and state taxes online for free. Check it out!
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
“I don’t want to call myself a dummy, but this is taxes for dummies right here,” explained the FIRST user of the IRS’s online filing tool #DirectFile.
Thanks to this free and simple tool, she completed her taxes in about an hour! apnews.com/article/irs-incom…
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
It’s happening! You can now file your taxes for free!
Join us in spreading the good news about #DirectFile, the IRS’ free online tax filing tool available in 12 states that will save taxpayers an average of $150 every year.
Check it out: directfile.irs.gov
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
The federal budget doesn’t have to be confusing!
If you’re wondering why the government keeps nearly shutting down or how the budget affects government programs you rely on, Bobby has the answers.
Tune into r/Politics today at 12 pm ET for @BBKogan’s AMA on the federal budget.
ALT Image of Bobby Kogan holding a sign that reads "AMA, Bobby Kogan, BBKogan, Wednesday 02/21/2024, 12:00pm Eastern." A blue frame reads "Tune in to r/Politics for Bobby Kogan’s AMA on the federal budget, Wednesday Feb. 21 at 12 p.m. ET."
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Tomorrow at noon, I’m going to be on r/Politics.
I’m the head of budget policy at @amprog. I used to work in the Biden White House. Before that, I worked on the Senate Budget Committee under both Senators Bernie Sanders & Patty Murray.
Ask me anything about the federal budget!
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
1/ Let's talk about the excellent $27M SAFE ACCESS TO TRANSIT program of 56 projects targeting intersections with transit stops and a history of fatalities/serious injury and bicycle/pedestrian crashes.
NEW: Capital requirements are powerful tools in reducing the likelihood of bank failures and taxpayer bailouts.
We explain at @amprog why regulators can do more to protect our financial system and economy.
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CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
BIG TAX NEWS DAY!
@patrickgaspard throws @amprog's weight behind ongoing efforts to expand the Child Tax Credit.
Families with children need more breathing room, and we should it give it to them.
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CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Currently, WIC funding is covered by the CR. There’s special language allowing WIC to spend at a higher rate as needed, as long as it doesn’t exceed last year’s total.
The issue: the need has increased. So, under a date change CR w/o a fix, hungry newborns will go w/o benefits.
CAP Inclusive Economy retweeted
Halloween may be over, but Pharma's high and rising drug prices remain spooky!
NEW CAP analysis shows drug companies hiked prices above inflation for 112 drugs in July 2023 and calls for extending IRA inflation rebates to the commercial market.
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