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BUDGET-RELATED RESOURCES ::
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2). Policy organizations, think tanks, advocacy groups,
associations, and foundations all provide input
into the budget development process. They provide statistical and
anecdotal data, as well as professional coverage of the key issues that
drive the budget policy and implementation debate from one year to the
next. This page links to several (but by no means all) such key organizations, particularly those
that weigh in on the national discretionary budget and appropriations
process.
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E-conomy
Project, University of California. A collaborative
undertaking of the UC departments to address unique challenges
of emerging digital technologies. Focused on studying new
business models and promoting more effective policies, legal
frameworks and corporate strategies to assist industry and
public policy leaders in their decision-making.
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Economic
Opportunity Institute. Addresses issues faced by
middle- and low-income families. Issues include economic
security, workforce development, health care and tax reform.
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Economic
Policy Institute. Addresses issues faced by
middle- and low income workers. Conducts research on
economic issues, makes policy recommendations based on its
findings, and disseminates its work to policy makers, community
organizations, the media, and the general public. Research focuses on five main areas: living
standards/labor markets; government and the economy;
globalization and trade; politics and public opinion; and
sustainable economics.
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Employee
Benefit Research Institute. Focuses on data
dissemination, policy research, and education on economic
security and employee benefits. Disseminates research
information to policy makers, the general public and the
media.
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Empower
America. Devoted to ensuring that government
actions foster growth, economic well-being, freedom and
individual responsibility. Core issues include education
reform, technology policy, tax reform, social security reform
and national defense.
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House
Republican Conference. GOP.gov is the one-stop shop website for official House Republican news and information. Each Member office maintains an individual page and posts information on upcoming legislation and press events on the site, which also features a searchable
database. GOP.gov serves as the hub of activity for House
Republicans on the Internet and is fully accessible to constituents,
the media and the general public.
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Hudson
Institute. "Hudson Institute is an internationally recognized public policy research organization that
forecasts trends and develops solutions for governments, businesses and the public. Founded in 1961 by the late Herman Kahn, the Indianapolis-based not-for-profit 501(c)(3)
organization has more than 70 researchers and employees at its eight offices worldwide."
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Institute
for America's Future. Devoted to fostering debates
about democracy. Special focus on the well-being and economic progress of working Americans and their families.
Carries out research, education and public outreach programs,
and draws on a network of progressive leaders, analysts and activists to engage citizens in a discussion of
economic challenges and the need for a new direction.
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Institute
for Contemporary Studies. Promotes self-governing
ways of life through research, education and information
dissemination.
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International
Center for Economic Growth. Mission is to improve
lives and promote opportunities for all people in emerging
economies. Works global with network of institutes and
policy leaders to address issues such as education, poverty,
gender inequality, micro-enterprise financing, macro-economic
policy, human development, health, banking reform and
agricultural/rural development.
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International
Center for Pension Reform. Associated with the
Cato Institute. Has operations in the U.S., Latin America,
Europe and Asia. Big focus in the U.S. on privatizing
social security.
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