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The following are news stories and commentary that mention, or are written by, the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, our staff, and our network.

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October 29, 2023

The Great Reordering

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October 27, 2023

Achieving the ‘American dream?’ A lot of it depends on where you grow up

CNBC


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October 25, 2023

Google’s ‘Scrappy’ Outside Firm Aims to Sink DOJ Antitrust Case

Bloomberg Law


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October 12, 2023

Ga. nursing home advocate: industry in ‘death spiral’ from lack of health care providers, low pay

GPB News


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September 28, 2023

California Is Last Among States Mandating Paid Sick Leave

Capital & Main


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September 27, 2023

U.S. Government Shutdown Is Unlikely to Cause an Immediate Recession

The New York Times


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September 25, 2023

After hot labor summer, will Gavin Newsom sign bill giving unemployment benefits to striking workers?

CalMatters


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September 21, 2023

F.T.C. Sues Anesthesia Group Backed by Private-Equity Firm

The New York Times


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September 11, 2023

Austerity, more rate hikes pose a threat to the economy, says Washington Center for Equitable Growth

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Tariffs impact U.S. industries differently, with manufacturing the most exposed

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July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

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By Austin Clemens,

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Austin Clemens,
Inequality & MobilityLabor
TOPICS: 3
Economic Inequality, GDP 2.0, Wage Stagnation
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, GDP 2.0, Wage Stagnation
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