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New Measures Reveal the True Impact of America's Anti-Poverty Programs

Once again, GOP Budget Chairman Paul Ryan is calling for huge cutbacks in U.S. anti-poverty programs he denounces as unsuccessful. But research using...
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The Future of American Jobs

Better jobs and more productive workers are the key to a brighter future for the U.S. economy. In a series of compelling briefs, reports, and media...
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On Its Jobs Report Card for 2013, the U.S. Economy Gets a Gentleman's "C"

In 2013, the topline U.S. unemployment rate went down. But most new jobs pay low wages and openings are not keeping up with population growth. Labor...
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Meet the SSN Graduate Fellows for 2013-14

Regional groups in the Scholars Strategy Network choose a graduate student fellow each year. Our second class includes thirteen young women and men...