http://www.economicprogress.org/index.php/c/Newsroom Center for Economic Progress - Newsroom en-us info@economicprogress.org (Raissa Allaire) info@economicprogress.org H1-Core On July 14, David Marzahl, the Center's president, testified during a hearing of the United States Senate Committee on Finance. The hearing was called to discuss the future of individual tax rates and the effects on economic growth and distribution. http://www.economicprogress.org/index.php/c/Newsroom/d/CEP_President_Speaks_Before_Senate_Finance_Committee Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:48:00 CST For 20 years, the Center for Economic Progress has been on the forefront of turning tax time into an opportunity for low-wage workers and their families to get ahead. Read our 2010 Tax and Financial Services Highlights to find out how we helped families move toward financial security during the 2010 tax season. http://www.economicprogress.org/index.php/c/Newsroom/d/2010_Tax_%26amp%3B_Financial_Services_Highlights_Now_Online Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:43:00 CST During 2009, CEP—along with thousands of other organizations and millions of individuals—was tasked with finding ways to do more with less. Though the economic climate presented a serious challenge, it had a way of bringing out our entrepreneurial spirit. Our 2009 annual report illustrates just a few examples of how we—with the help of our many supporters—channeled our entrepreneurial spirit and dared to step outside the box. http://www.economicprogress.org/index.php/c/Newsroom/d/2009_Annual_Report_Now_Online Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:51:00 CST As jobs continue to disappear and wages decline, it's gotten more and more difficult for hard-working, low-income families to make ends meet. In the midst of these challenging times, the demand for free tax and asset build services has grown. Join at the National Community Tax Coalition (NCTC) Regional Summit in Detroit, Michigan on August 4-5 as we continue working together to make a real impact in the communities we serve. http://www.economicprogress.org/index.php/c/Newsroom/d/Registration_Now_Open_for_NCTC_Regional_Summit Fri, 21 May 2010 17:34:00 CST On April 10, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn visited the Center for Economic Progress' tax site at Truman College to share advice with taxpayers and thank volunteers for their dedication. http://www.economicprogress.org/index.php/c/Newsroom/d/Governor_Quinn_Visits_Center%27s_Uptown_Tax_Site Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:34:00 CST On March 18, over 50 guests joined the Center for Economic Progress' Board of Directors for an evening with Attorney General Lisa Madigan. http://www.economicprogress.org/index.php/c/Newsroom/d/Board_Fundraiser_with_Attorney_General_Lisa_Madigan_is_a_Success Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:24:00 CST