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6 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Expanded Child Tax Credit Bill

There have been recent developments in Congress in regards to the bipartisan tax package that would include an expanded Child Tax Credit. For...
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Maine SSN Builds Pipeline for Policy Impact with Fellows Program

"Faculty members and scholars have a wealth of knowledge and information that can help inform and shape the major debates in our state." - John...
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Todd Swanstrom Works to Address the Need for Home Repairs in St. Louis and Beyond

"The research completed by Professor Swanstrom and his team allowed the Home Repair Network to jumpstart a lot of the work that we aim to do over the...
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The Future of Social Security

Social Security is America's most beloved and effective social program, but Washington's budget cutters have it in their sights. Will they undercut it...
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Immigration - Time for a New Approach

Following the 2012 elections, leaders in both parties are talking about reforming immigration. Walls and repression do not work. SSN scholars tell us...
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Will Privileged Americans Pay to Invest in Our Future?

With D.C. debating fiscal fixes, taxes are front and center. As SSN scholars explain, U.S. taxes are low by international standards and the privileged...
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Choosing America's Future - An Election that Matters

With Democrats and Republicans pointing in opposite directions, the choices U.S. voters make on November 6, 2012 will help set the nation's course at...
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The High Stakes for Health Care in Election 2012

Should the United States expand health coverage and prod the system toward greater efficiency? Or should government retrench and unleash market forces...
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Building an Economy for All

America can build a growing, innovative economy with opportunities for all. In a new report, Jacob Hacker and Nate Loewentheil explain how growth...
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Women in Election 2012 - Issues and Voters

More American women than men will likely go to the polls on November 6, 2012. SSN scholars explore the gender gap and explain the high stakes for many...