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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.
Better Census Data on Children of Immigrants Would Help Them and the Nation One in four US children has an immigrant parent, meaning they’re more likely to encounter structural barriers that cause them to be undercounted in the census.How Forgiveness Could Support the Student Loan Restart By tying student loan forgiveness to borrowers reconnecting with their loan servicers, President Biden can ease the transition back toward loan repayments.A New Fee May Threaten Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Single Security The Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security has saved taxpayers money and paved the way for long-term reform, but a new fee on commingled securities could put the security at risk.To Drive Systemic Change, Federal Infrastructure Policies Need to Move from Best Practices to Next Practices The influx of federal recovery funding creates the opportunity for states and localities to embed outcomes of equity, climate resilience, and economic health in recovery efforts.With Carbon Emissions Higher Than Ever, Can We Tax Polluting Cars to Reduce Vehicle Pollution? The US vehicle fleet isn’t adapting quickly enough to the climate crisis by reducing emissions.In the US, Could Taxing Heavy Cars Be a First Step toward Reducing Pedestrian Fatalities? As American cars have ballooned in size over the past three decades, the threat they pose to pedestrians and cyclists has also increased.
