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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 21, 2021

The proposals to tackle racial equity included in Biden’s spending bill are at risk (Audio)

NPR


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October 21, 2021

Democrats are closer than ever to passing paid leave, but it hinges on what makes the cut in the reconciliation deal

CBS News


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October 12, 2021

Retreating economy creates new hurdle for Democrats in 2022

The Hill


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October 8, 2021

Black women and Americans without college degrees left behind in economic recovery (Video)

CBS News


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October 8, 2021

‘A job is not just a job’: Why some unemployed people aren’t jumping at job openings

MarketWatch


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October 7, 2021

‘The struggle is real’: Why these Americans are still getting left behind in the recovery

The Washington Post


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October 4, 2021

The nation’s economic recovery is still unequal for Black workers

NBC News


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September 30, 2021

U.S. Jobless Claims Have Remained Near Pandemic Lows in September

The Wall Street Journal


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September 20, 2021

Biden confronts extreme heat, a silent climate killer

The Washington Post


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July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

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Economic Inequality, GDP 2.0, Wage Stagnation
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, GDP 2.0, Wage Stagnation
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