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Ensuring federal data and statistical agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics remain open, independent, and objective is essential to economic growth and prosperity.
How Policymakers Can Ensure the COVID-19 Pandemic Doesn’t Widen the Racial Wealth Gap Closing the wealth gap requires short- and long-term policies that provide economic relief over the next year.The Predicted Foreclosure Surge Likely Won’t Happen, Even among Financially Vulnerable Borrowers Loss mitigation policies and substantial housing equity can keep foreclosures at bay in most states.Forgiving PLUS Debt for Low-Income Parent Borrowers Forgiving federal loans made to parents who have no chance of being able to repay them would relieve pressure on thousands of low-income households.It’s Time to Modernize the American Apprenticeship System What would it take to scale up the apprenticeship system without sacrificing quality?What Will It Take to Support 5.5 Million More Senior Renters by 2040? The nation’s current housing policy isn't equipped for a sharp rise in senior renters.Expanding ACA Marketplace Premium Tax Credits Could Reduce Financial Hardship and Increase Health Insurance Coverage for Millions of Households H.R. 369 could increase the number of people with health insurance and reduce health care–related financial burdens for those already enrolled.
