This week, Nancy Pelosi announced that she would step down as leader of the House Democrats, ending a two-decade tenure. John Hudak says the next speaker can learn from Pelosi’s successes, including her efforts to raise reelection funds, her moves to effectively address inner-party clashes, and her ability to operate strategically with leaders on both sides of the aisle.
“Every square mile liberated by inspired Ukrainian battalions signifies another breach of Russia’s muddled territorial integrity, compromised by the fact that it has incorporated territories outside its control. This means that the opportunities and risks inherent to a painful reckoning in Moscow with the reality of failure in its fateful ‘special operation’ must be examined without delay,” argues Pavel Baev.
As part of the American Rescue Plan, the Build Back Better Regional Challenge provides five-year grants ranging from $25 million to $65 million across 21 U.S. regions to boost their economic recoveries. In a new report, Joseph Parilla, Glencora Haskins, and Mark Muro share some early lessons for policymakers and stakeholders.
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