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Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.
Largest Housing Affordability Bill in Generation Passes the Senate
A bipartisan group of senators passed a bill Thursday aimed at improving housing affordability. The measure contains roughly 40 provisions intended to increase housing supply and lower costs. It remains to be seen if it can pass the House as is, however.
SNAP Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.
When evidence and policy don’t align: Medicaid cuts and a failed cancer test
In this week’s issue, the federal government is finding new ways to cut the programs that keep the sickest and poorest Americans alive, while a celebrated cancer screening test marketed to healthiest and wealthiest just failed its first big trial.
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