Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2014.  Today, as Congress considers lifting the prohibition of crude oil exports, the Center for American Progress released an analysis that supports retention of the ban. The analysis finds that allowing exports for the first time since 1975 could lead to gasoline price spikes and weaker energy[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014.  Today, the Center for American Progress released a new report that examines the impact that allowing immigrants to gain full citizenship would have on the economy. The report, titled “The Economic Case for a Clear, Quick Pathway to Citizenship” analyzes not just the U.S. case but also[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014.  A new analysis released today by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and authored by several drafters of the Affordable Care Act reveals that the independent nonprofit organization created under the health care law to be responsible for comparing the effectiveness of treatments options is falling[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014.  A majority of Georgia voters believe that the adult use of marijuana should be legal and regulated, according to the findings of a statewide Public Policy Polling survey commissioned by Georgia NORML and Peachtree NORML. Fifty-four percent of respondents endorsed “changing Georgia law to regulate and[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014.  American households without a vehicle have increased nearly every year since 2007—providing further evidence that motorization may have peaked in the United States, says a University of Michigan researcher. Following up his research from last year showing that Americans own fewer light-duty vehicles per household, drive[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014.  A series of reports released today by the Center for American Progress provides evidence that teachers are far more autonomous—and far more satisfied—with their professions than most Americans believe. In light of recent education reforms, a common argument made by pundits is that teachers have grown to[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2014.  As Congress fails to act in the face of mounting climate and energy challenges, state and local leaders don’t have the luxury of standing idle. Today, the Center for American Progress released a report analyzing the growing movement to establish state green banks—innovative new financial institutions[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2014.  Today, as some in Congress press forward with efforts to pass new sanctions measures, the Center for American Progress released an analysis warning such action would very likely break up the talks and seriously diminish any possibility of a negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014.  Today, as President Barack Obama prepares to deliver a major speech regarding the National Security Agency’s intelligence collection activities on Americans and around the world, the Center for American Progress released a recommendation that President Obama should immediately suspend bulk collection of Americans’ telephone records. “President[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014.  Today, an updated analysis of the Pebble Mine project in Bristol Bay, Alaska, was released by the Center for American Progress in response to the EPA’s final Watershed Assessment. Based upon the peer-reviewed, multiyear science findings in the assessment, CAP determines that the open-pit Pebble Mine[Read More…]