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In-depth analysis of legislation, regulations, and the policy debates defining America's future.
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Social Security Full Retirement Age Hits 67 for 1960s-Born Workers in 2026
The full retirement age for Social Security increased to 67 for workers born in 1960 or later, the penultimate step in a
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Outcomes-Based Financing Could Reshape Workforce Training—If Done Right
Outcomes-based repayment models can shift training risk from workers to funders, but require clear protections and emplo
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Trump Signs Executive Order Endorsing Slimmed-Down Childhood Vaccine Schedule
President Trump signed an executive order Friday endorsing a reduced childhood vaccine schedule pushed by HHS Secretary
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Unpaid Caregivers Face Retirement Crisis; Social Security Credits Proposed as Fix
Unpaid caregivers provide $1 trillion in labor yearly, yet face retirement insecurity. Social Security caregiver credits
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Lottery Winners Face Steep Tax Hit; Only Nine States Offer Full Relief
Winning the lottery sounds like a dream, but taxes can take a huge bite. Only nine states currently exempt lottery winni
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Hawaiian Airlines Scraps Free Main Cabin Meals, Shifts to Prepaid Menu
Hawaiian Airlines will discontinue free in-flight meals in main cabins from July 1, introducing a prepaid menu by chef S
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Republican-Led SEC Formally Moves to Kill Climate Disclosure Rule
The SEC proposed Friday to rescind its 2024 climate disclosure rule, arguing it exceeded the agency's authority and impo
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HUD Shifts Homeless Policy from Housing First to Recovery-Focused Approach
The Trump administration is overhauling federal homelessness policy, shifting from the Housing First model to a recovery
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Bessent to Warn US Manufacturing Policy Left Nation Vulnerable
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will deliver a speech Friday warning that US industrial policy has prioritized efficien
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IDEA Funding Gap Widens as Federal Promises Go Unfulfilled for Decades
Despite bipartisan support, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act faces chronic underfunding and outdated poli
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Trump Accounts Launch: 5 Key Details on New Child Savings Program
Trump accounts launch Thursday with an app, offering children savings for education, homes, or businesses. Nearly 6 mill
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Working-Class Tax Cut Bill Gains Bipartisan Support Amid Affordability Crisis
A new bill would exempt workers earning up to the median cost of living from federal income tax, funded by higher taxes