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Peter is the domestic communications director at CEPR. He previously worked in communications at the national advocacy group Food & Water Watch and before that was the activism director at the media watchdog group FAIR. For over a decade he co-hosted the group’s weekly radio show CounterSpin and coauthored a book about Fox News called The Oh Really? Factor.


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Suspending the Gas Tax Won’t Help

Suspending the Gas Tax Won’t Help

The White House has floated the idea of suspending the federal gas tax. This move would hardly help consumers, and it would starve the country of much-needed infrastructure funding.

By Peter Hart

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One More Iffy Trump Drug Deal

One More Iffy Trump Drug Deal

Donald Trump rolled out another drug pricing deal — but it’s still very unclear whether these arrangements provide any relief to consumers.

By Peter Hart

A prescription pad featuring a simple sketch of Donald Trump and the letters
$200 Billion: The Costs of the Iran War

$200 Billion: The Costs of the Iran War

The Trump administration reportedly wants $200 billion for its war on Iran. Over the past year, they have cut spending — mostly on health care and food assistance — equal to that amount.

By Peter Hart

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Closing the Gaps on Paid Leave

Closing the Gaps on Paid Leave

The anniversary of the FMLA is a good time to reflect on how much further the US needs to go — like granting workers paid leave, which is common throughout the world.

By Peter Hart

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