The federal government is in a precarious state, with entire agencies and major social safety net programs under threat. This series will examine the latest policy debates, power grabs, and executive decrees — and the effects these moves will have on people everywhere. |
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| Expiring Subsidies and Skyrocketing Premiums: ACA Insurance By the Numbers |
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Absent a last minute legislative fix, the end of enhanced subsidies in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will present immediate shocks to the US health care system. Insurance premiums will rise considerably for tens of millions of people. As this crisis nears, here are just some of the notable numbers to keep in mind. | Peter Hart
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| More of the Same: Kennedy’s FDA Continues Big Pharma Corruption |
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Back in February, newly-confirmed Secretary of Health and & Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to reverse decades of industry capture of the public health agencies. Yet, recent moves by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) strongly suggest more of the same: faster approvals with less evidence of safety and effectiveness resulting in exorbitant, ill-gotten Big Pharma profits. | Brandon Novick
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| Policymakers Must Address Earnings Instability |
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Current policy debates are often focused on static income or employment status, such as being employed or unemployed, and annual income changes. However, the growing issue of earnings stability is largely overlooked in these discussions. As the labor market slows, the economic wellbeing of wage workers depends not just on how much they earn, but also on whether they can count on steady pay in the weeks and months ahead. | Julie Cai
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