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See AllFebruary 28, 2013 - Research and Results
ECOWAS Court Directs Nigerian Government to Punish Oil Corporations over Pollution
The judgment is based on a case filed by MacArthur grantee, the Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project. More
February 28, 2013 - Research and Results
Immigration and the Economic Future of the Midwest
The economic future of the Midwest rests, in part, on U.S. immigration policy, according to a report by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. More
February 27, 2013 - Research and Results
Illinois Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector is $2.75 Billion Industry
Illinois' nonprofit arts and culture sector supports more than 78,000 full-time-equivalent jobs, generates $2.3 billion in household income to residents, and delivers nearly $324 million a year in local and state government revenue.. More
February 25, 2013 - Research and Results
Report Recommends New Systems for Housing Finance and Federal Rental Assistance
A bipartisan commission of former Cabinet secretaries, former senators, and other leading housing and economic experts have unveiled recommendations for a new framework for housing policy, which the commission says intend to further the nation’s economic recovery and improve the lives of millions of Americans. More
February 11, 2013 - Research and Results
A Blueprint for Ending International Labor Recruitment Abuse
Labor rights, migrant rights, and anti-trafficking organizations have come together to raise awareness of immigrant worker abuse and to call on Congress to address their concerns. More
