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Long before the pandemic struck, long-term demographic trends were starting to tighten the US labor market. These seismic demographic changes—including minimal growth in the number of working-age Americans, fewer working-age adults with college degrees, and historically low birth rates—formed a perfect storm for that continues to leave countless businesses with staff shortages. Now—more than two years after COVID-19 upended the US economy and workforce participation rates—the labor market is tighter than ever. In February 2022, there were 11.3 million unfilled job openings, up from 4.7 million in April 2020. To combat these alarming trends, The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), has outlined several ways to boost the pool of available, qualified workers. 
Policy Priorities for 2025
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America in Perspective: Policy Priorities for 2025
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Modernizing Health Programs for Fiscal Sustainability and Quality
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Implementing Strategic Investments
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What are the most pressing policy challenges facing the nation in 2025?
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A rapidly aging population with greater utilization of health care threatens the financial sustainability.
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Strong public-private collaboration is essential to the delivery of timely, cost-effective infrastructure and manufacturing projects.
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A national AI framework must promote safety, security, and innovation.
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How can business and policy leaders equip workers with the skills and flexibility to work alongside AI?
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The proliferation of easy-to-use generative AI requires that policymakers and business leaders each play an important role.
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Without action, Social Security's Trust Fund will be depleted by 2033, resulting in automatic 23% benefit cuts.
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Charting a sustainable path forward by achieving long-term economic growth, restoring a rules-based international order, and strengthening our democracy.
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PRESS RELEASE
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March 19, 2024
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February 13, 2024
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