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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.
Reconciliation Bill Funding Could Help Localities Fight Exclusionary Zoning The Unlocking Possibilities Program in the federal reconciliation bill could support land-use regulatory reform in localities nationwide.Are Elite Colleges Getting More Affordable? Though schools have only partial control over student borrowing, the nation’s highly endowed private colleges have made substantial progress on reducing student debt for low-and moderate-income students.Work Requirements Sound Good, but the Evidence Just Doesn't Support Them Research shows work requirements don’t promote increased work and earnings; in fact, they impose other harms.How the World Sought to Protect Small Businesses during the COVID-19 Crisis Lessons from countries around the world can inform policy responses during future crises.Institutional Investors Have a Comparative Advantage in Purchasing Homes That Need Repair How can we level the playing field for prospective owner-occupants?More and More American Pedestrians Are Dying Because of Larger Vehicles. Incorporating Data in Safety Regulations Can Help Policymakers can make roads safer for pedestrians by incorporating new and different data on vehicle size and pedestrian risk.