As Americans move between employers, work part-time or multiple jobs, freelance, or step into non-paying caregiving roles, an important question has emerged: Has the retirement system kept pace?
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State Department Closes U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar
The government has three remaining embassies in Pakistan. The Department of State announced the closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan, this week. Spokesperson Tommy Pigott…
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Institutional Stability and Public Trust
Stable institutions provide predictability, but public trust is at an all-time low. What does the government need to do to restore American’s trust in federal institutions?
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National Debt and Long-term Implications
Is the United States growing debt heading towards insolvency? That’s the point where debt and interest unsustainably skyrocket beyond control and outpace long-term economic growth.
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Independent Authority and Public Confidence
Federal independent agencies and regulatory commissions are created by law to carry out specialized responsibilities meant to support predictability and cultivate deep subject-matter expertise within the agency itself. However, independence should not be mistaken for isolation. How do these agencies operate and how do they serve the nation’s interests?
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Echoes of the Past Shaping Modern Religious Rights
In the ongoing balance between religious liberty and international neutrality, how does a 246-year-old agreement by the fledgling United States still shape domestic and foreign policy today? In a modern world of global threats, religious pluralism, and the practical demands of survival, what lessons can we learn from our nation’s founders?
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Secretary of State Attends G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada
He is advancing “U.S. interests in peace and security, strategic cooperation, and global stability.” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attending the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in…
Read MoreSocial Security and the Future: Part 2
If Social Security touches nearly every American family, how should we weigh the balance between financial sustainability and moral responsibility? With funds projected to face shortfalls by 2035, the urgency to reform the program is rising.
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Social Security at the Crossroads: Part 1
Over the decades, Social Security expanded well beyond retirement checks. Today, nearly 67 million people receive benefits each month. How did Social Security become so big and why are solutions regarding its future so urgent?
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Federal Aid and Assistance Programs
Federal assistance programs are more than government policies as they can be lifelines during difficult seasons. What role does federal aid play in shaping the everyday lives of Americans, and how far does its reach truly extend?
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