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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
This Veterans Day, early evidence that the ACA is serving those who have served A first look at new data shows that the share of nonelderly veterans who are uninsured has declined since the implementation of the ACA.To understand climbing death rates among white Americans, look to women The average increase in mortality rates for people between ages 45-54 was more than three times higher for white women than white men.Simplifying access to higher education Though costs can be a factor, students can be intimidated by the federal student aid application process and don’t know how much they’ll have to pay.Should governments tax products that are fun but harmful? Economists don’t have much to say about sin. But we do have ideas about balancing health and consumer autonomy.Research over rhetoric: What the evidence tells us about plans, promises, and proposals As Americans weigh their choices in the presidential campaign, we need reliable analysis. Our new blog is dedicated to elevating the 2016 debate.Recent Social Security reform doesn’t fix unfair spousal benefits Spousal and survivor benefits are often worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for the non-working spouse, but worth far less if both spouses work.
