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From Cold War to Hot Peace: US & Russia Relations

Are U.S. – Russia relations better or worse than at the height of the Cold War? According to former Ambassador Michael McFaul current relations are bad but nowhere near as ominous as they were in the 1950s and ‘60s.

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Outlook for the U.S. Economic Expansion

Certain indicators suggest that risks to future U.S. economic growth have increased, but overall the outlook for the economy remains positive thanks to strong consumer spending and monetary policy support.

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Labor Force Participation and GDP Growth

Long-term declines in participation for key groups of American workers have driven the labor force participation rate down, but there are policy solutions that can mitigate future declines.