Today's Ideas & Actions
May 13th, 2008
The Stress Test
Economists and politicians debate whether or not we’re technically in a recession, but most Americans feel we’ve been in a recession for years.
The Campaign for America’s Future has designed "The Stress Test" to show how the economy affects working families. By assessing the condition of the job market, housing, health care, and household costs on a state-by-state basis over time, "The Stress Test" illustrates the troubles families face. Use this report to talk about the real impact of conservative policies and need for a new, progressive economic strategy.
After the Primaries, A United Progressive America
After all the histrionic punditfying throughout the campaign, after all the trivial media distractions over surrogates who blurt on mean things, after all the phony guilt-by-association attacks, the public unity around a progressive vision remains: an economy that works for everyone, health care for all, a clean energy future, affordable education and the end of the Iraq occupation.... more »
The McCain Health Plan: Millions Lose Coverage, Health Costs Worsen, and Insurance and Drug Industries Win
Sen. John McCain's health care plan is a dangerous fraud. It will dismantle the employer-provided system that now covers about 158 million Americans and will force millions of workers to fend for themselves in a market controlled by unregulated and predatory insurance companies. His plan would drive health care costs upward, not downward.
RELATED:
• Bernie Horn on "How to Talk About Health Care"
• Facts and analysis of our "Health Care for America" plan
... more »
Let's Get Real Economic Stimulus
It's now more clear than ever that the so-called economic stimulus package Congress passed earlier this year is inadequate. It is now time to demand that Congress get to work on finishing the job by passing a second economic stimulus package in the coming weeks—and do it on its own merits, without falling into the trap of linking its passage to more funding for the war in Iraq. more »
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The McCain Health Plan: Millions Lose Coverage, Health Costs Worsen, and Insurance and Drug Industries Win
Sen. John McCain's health care plan is a dangerous fraud. It will dismantle the employer-provided system that now covers about 158 million Americans and will force millions of workers to fend for themselves in a market controlled by unregulated and predatory insurance companies. His plan would drive health care costs upward, not downward.
RELATED:
• Bernie Horn on "How to Talk About Health Care"
• Facts and analysis of our "Health Care for America" plan
... more »





