Press Releases
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- Economic Mobility Project
Supporting the American Dream through Economic Mobility
As both Republicans and Democrats plan their conventions and their policy platforms, the strength of the American Dream is of even greater concern than usual. Pew’s work on economic mobility is of particular relevance to these discussions.
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- Children's Dental Campaign
Dental Problems Affect School Performance
In this video, a teacher and a high school student share their experiences with how dental problems affect the classroom. Community water fluoridation and dental sealants are two of the cost-effective ways for states to prevent decay so children are more likely to stay in school and perform better in class.
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- Home Visiting Campaign
Michigan Creates Data-Driven Standards for Home Visiting
On August 1, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a measure that ensures that the state’s investment in home visiting goes to proven, effective programs. The act, which was approved unanimously in the senate and by a bipartisan majority
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As Congress Debates Cutting Deficit, Pew Releases New Comparative Charts on Federal Subsidies
As Congress considers ways to cut the deficit, Pew's Subsidyscope project is releasing comparative charts on federal spending and subsidies in nine key economic sectors. more
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- Economic Mobility Project
Bipartisan Economic Mobility Caucus Launched by U.S. Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Moran (R-KS)
On July 25, Pew's Economic Mobility Project (EMP) joined United States Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) to formally launch the Economic Mobility Caucus—a forum for discussion about the facts and drivers of economic mobility in America. more
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- Safe Small-Dollar Loans Research Project
Nationwide Pew Survey Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Payday Loans
Americans spend $7.4 billion per year on payday loans, including an average of $520 in interest per borrower for eight $375 loans or extensions. The Pew Charitable Trusts establishes a new understanding of borrowers and their needs in Payday Lending in America: Who Borrows, Where They Borrow, and Why.
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- Safe Checking in the Electronic Age
Citibank Adopts Pew’s Summary of Checking Account Terms & Fees
Citibank is the third major bank to announce it will voluntarily adopt Pew’s simple overview for checking accounts.
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- Economic Mobility Project
Pew Finds Most Americans Have Greater Income Than Their Parents, But Little Movement Up and Down the Economic Ladder
Pursuing the American Dream: Economic Mobility Across Generations shows opportunity is not the same for everyone. While 84 percent of Americans have higher family incomes than their parents did at the same age, those born at the top and bottom of the income ladder are likely to stay there as adults. more
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- Safe Checking in the Electronic Age
Pew's Comments: Impact of Overdraft Programs
Letter to Monica Jackson, Office of the Executive Secretary at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, from Susan K. Weinstock, Project Director of Pew Center on the States' Safe Checking in the Electronic Age Project, regarding the Impact of Overdraft Programs.
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Strategies to Improve the Housing Market: Speaker Bios
Pew held a conference on June 20, 2012 led by Senior Advisor Sheila Bair. "Strategies to Improve the Housing Market" brought together leading thinkers across the country to analyze the scope and scale of challenges facing the housing market and possible solutions. Read the speaker bios here. more