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In-depth analysis of legislation, regulations, and the policy debates defining America's future.
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Why Congress Can't Fix Housing Affordability—But Moving Can
Federal housing legislation is unlikely to solve America's affordability crisis, which is driven by local supply restric
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Rep. Crank Pushes Blockchain to Fix VA Benefits Delays for Veterans
Rep. Jeff Crank advocates using blockchain to fix data-sharing failures at the VA and Pentagon, aiming to eliminate lost
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EPA Eases Refrigerant Rules, Sparking Debate Over Costs and Climate Impact
EPA Lee Zeldin says the Trump administration is granting flexibility to supermarkets by extending use of potent greenhou
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Trump Order on Bank ID Checks Risks Burdening Women with Name Verification
A new executive order directing banks to strengthen identity verification may disproportionately burden women, who face
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Hageman Bill Seeks to Block Retroactive Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Firms
Rep. Harriet Hageman's bill would halt climate liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, arguing that energy tra
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Passport Revocations for Child Support Debt: A Flawed Approach That Hurts Families
The State Department will revoke passports from Americans with child support debt, starting at $100,000 and soon $2,500.
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Midwest Dominates U.S. News Best Places to Live List: Carmel, Indiana Tops 2026-2027 Rankings
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 ranking of the 250 best U.S. places to live puts Carmel, Indiana at the top, follow
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Pediatric Surgeons Top BLS List of Highest-Paying US Jobs at $502K
Pediatric surgeons top the list of highest-paying U.S. jobs at $502,050, followed by cardiologists and radiologists, acc
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Small Businesses Push Congress for Tax Cuts, Deregulation, Health Cost Relief
Small businesses are pressing Congress for tax relief, regulatory cuts, and healthcare savings to level the playing fiel
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Over 120K Squeeze Toys Sold at Walmart, Ollie's Recalled Over Asbestos Risk
More than 120,000 squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie's Bargain Outlet are recalled over asbestos concerns. No injuri
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Facial Recognition Reshapes Immigration Enforcement as Privacy Concerns Mount
U.S. immigration agencies are using facial recognition to identify overstays and impostors, but critics cite privacy and
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Trump, Zeldin to Roll Back Biden Refrigerant Rules in Bid to Cut Grocery Costs
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are set to announce revisions to Biden-era refrigerant rules on Thursda