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18 January 2012

Grantee Named Think Tank of the Year

As 2011 wound to a close, The Washington Post’s Ezra Klein recognized the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a grantee, as Think Tank of the Year. “CBPP lived up to its reputation as the fastest, fairest and smartest policy think tank in Washington,” Klein wrote. The center is supported through Ford’s Building Economic Security Over a Lifetime initiative.

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Presenting the First-Annual Wonky Awards

December 30, 2011 By Ezra Klein

Welcome to the first-annual Wonkys, where we recognize outstanding achievements—and disasters—in policy wonkery. Let’s get to them....

Think tank of the year: In a year that was all about budget issues, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities lived up to its name. Whether you were looking for the latest numbers on state budget cuts, a quick analysis of Rep. Paul Ryan’s proposals, or simply an introduction to where your tax dollars go, CBPP lived up to its reputation as the fastest, fairest, and smartest policy think tank in Washington.

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