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Combining dollar cutoffs with indexing changes fundamentally alters the structure and philosophy that have guided the Social Security program for the past 90 years.
For Unemployed Parents, Child Care Remains a Question Mark Child care assistance can support economic recovery and remove barriers lower-income families face when trying to reenter the labor force.The Suburbs Aren’t Under Attack. They Can Be Places of Opportunity for All. Suburbs are more racially and economically diverse than they have ever been in our country’s history.Local Budgets Are Desperate for College Football, but COVID-19 Is Blocking the Goal Line If college football games are canceled or played without fans, the resulting loss of economic activity and the associated tax revenues for college towns will be devastating.Black and Hispanic Landlords Are Facing Great Financial Struggles because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They Also Support Their Tenants at Higher Rates. For landlords who are struggling to pay mortgages and are disproportionately people of color, additional policies could alleviate their financial burdens.