News Release

Mr. President: Use your political capital to create jobs

May 3, 2011

Robert Borosage, co-director of the Campaign for America’s Future writes that the death of Osama Bin Laden could be an opportunity for President Obama to accelerate our departure from Afghanistan and renew focus on job creation for Americans.

Washington’s Fixation with Austerity is Hurting the Economy

April 28, 2011

Washington, DC – Campaign for America’s Future’s co-director Robert Borosage commented on today’s economic indicators. Borosage said:

“The first quarter growth figures -- 1.8% for the first three months of the year -- are an ominous reminder of the reality that Washington has forgotten. more »

Campaign for America’s Future Urges a Senate Vote on The Republican Budget Proposal

April 27, 2011

Washington, DC – The Campaign for America’s Future encourages Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to bring the budget passed by House Republicans to a vote in the U.S. Senate. more »

Campaign for America’s Future Announces a Project Designed to Hold Lawmakers Accountable to the Middle Class: TheMiddleClass.Org

April 7, 2011

The Campaign for America’s Future and Progressive Punch are launching a project to hold lawmakers accountable for how their votes will have an impact on the middle class: www.themiddleclass.org. TheMiddleClass.org is a go-to website for information and analysis on congressional voting records on middle class issues.

Ryan’s Roadmap to Ruin: Caters to the Wealthy and Would Bury the Middle Class

April 5, 2011

Washington, DC – Robert Borosage, co-director of the Campaign for America’s Future, made the following statement about Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget proposal: more »

Jobs Numbers: We Need To Create More Jobs

April 1, 2011

Roger Hickey comments on March unemployment numbers: “These numbers are moving in the right direction, but even if jobs continue to grow each month by 216,000 new jobs. It will still take years to replace the jobs lost in the worst recession since the Great Depression. Today’s numbers might get economists excited, but if you are an American without a job, they won’t put food on the table.”

Honest Businesses Support Clear and Fair Rules

March 30, 2011

Statement by Robert Borosage on the politics of the Chamber of Commerce. Also comments from Borosage on infusing some common sense in to the budget discussion in Washington.
“When the Chamber argues for lower taxes and against common sense rules, then they are representing those who profit from a rigged game, not a fair game.”

Campaign for America’s Future Commends Rep. Schakowsky on the Introduction of the Fairness in Taxation Act

March 16, 2011

Washington, DC – The Campaign for America’s Future commends Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and all of the original co-sponsors of the Fairness in Taxation Act for taking an important step forward in an effort to reduce the deficit and restore fairness.

Roger Hickey, co-director of the Campaign for America’s Future said: more »

At the Summit on Jobs and America’s Future: Summit Launches Movement to Demand Jobs

March 10, 2011

For Release: March 10, 2011 9 a.m.

At the Summit on Jobs and America’s Future: Summit Launches Movement to Demand Jobs
A Call for American Economic Renewal
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Unemployment Numbers Reveal Americans are Treading Water: Not Enough New Jobs

March 4, 2011

Washington, DC -- Robert Borosage, co-director of Campaign for America’s Future reacted to today's unemployment numbers. Statement from Robert Borosage: more »