WASHINGTON - Yale University professor and author Dr. Jacob Hacker discussed the growing economic insecurity facing working families today at a packed briefing to talk about his new book, "The Great Risk Shift." The event was sponsored by the Campaign for America's Future. Dr. more »
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WASHINGTON - Democratic governors called for an ambitious jobs and energy plan today at a news conference sponsored by the Apollo Alliance at the National Press Club. Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., Gov. Edward Rendell, D-Pa., and Gov. more »
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WASHINGTON – Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., joined filmmaker Robert Greenwald today calling for a Truman-style commission to investigate the gross misuse of government funds spent by contractors in Iraq. Sen. more »
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WASHINGTON – Alternative energy legislation sponsored by Democrats in the Senate would create 530,000 good, family-supporting American jobs, according to a new report released today by the Apollo Alliance. more »
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NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Conservative policies turned the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina into a year-long tragedy for the Gulf Coast and the nation, according to a new report released today by the Campaign for America's Future. more »
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will join Apollo Alliance President Jerome Ringo, Councilmember Herb Wesson and members of the Los Angeles Apollo Alliance on Wednesday to announce the city's commitment to leading the fight for energy independence and job creation by promoting a green, sustainable and equitable economy.
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York labor, business, environmental and community leaders launched a new coalition at a news conference today, challenging candidates for public office to endorse bold plans for clean energy that create good jobs across the state. more »
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LANSING, MICH. -- With Independence Day approaching, Michigan labor unions and environmental groups joined forces today to launch a new coalition to end America’s dependence on foreign oil.
ON INCOMES:
--Inflation-adjusted average CEO pay at depth of recession in 2002: $7,773,000
--Average CEO pay as of 2004: $9,600,000 [Executive Pay, Business Week 4/21/2003; A Payday For Performance, Business Week 4/18/2005]
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