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The Republican Senate minority filibustered an omnibus budget bill, setting a modern-day record for blocking the most legislation during a congressional session. A new report released by the Campaign for America's Future details the 62 times conservatives have used the filibuster to block legislation (or force modification of bills) in the first session of the 110th Congress.

WASHINGTON - As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear this week, a growing number of citizen and consumer groups are calling on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to better protect children from dangerous toys that have made it to store shelves this year. The Campaign for America's Future has released a humorous video, featuring a "toxic" encounter between the famous Barbie and Ken dolls, calling for the resignation of CPSC Acting Director Nancy Nord. Nord has opposed legislation to strengthen CPSC oversight on toy safety and been caught taking trips paid for by the toy industry.

More and more American consumers are at risk from products that are not produced in America or subject to American safety standards, according to a new report released today by the Campaign for America’s Future. The report calls for an increase in the authority and budget of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

NEW ORLEANS, LA. - Two years after Hurricane Katrina left a path of destruction in the Gulf Coast, the federal government has failed to rebuild devastated areas, according to a new report released today by the Campaign for America's Future. more »

WASHINGTON – With thousands of progressive activists gathered at the YearlyKos conference in Chicago and legislators on Capitol Hill preparing to return to their districts for the summer recess, more »

WASHINGTON - Hours before the Republican presidential candidates gather for their first debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum today, progressive leaders held a daylong confere more »

WASHINGTON – President Bush made big promises with no plan to fulfill them in tonight’s State of the Union address to Congress, according to experts with the Campaign for America’s Future and the Apollo Alliance.

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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joins Apollo Alliance President Jerome Ringo, Councilmember Herb Wesson and members of the Los Angeles Apollo Alliance to announce the city's commitment to leading the fight for energy independence and job creation by promoting a green, sustainable and equitable economy.

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 »

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 »