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Infographic: President Biden and Congress Face a Range of Complex and Urgent Policy Issues

By briteweb | January 19, 2021
White House

Putting our economy on a path to recovery continue to be the most pressing priorities for our nation. At the same time, our fiscal outlook has worsened considerably.

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Which Coronavirus Relief Programs Provide the Most Bang for the Buck?

By briteweb | December 9, 2020

While there is no single ideal way to deal with such a complex policy challenge as the pandemic, we can glean insights about how responses have been working.

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Several Coronavirus Relief Programs Are Set to Expire Soon

By briteweb | November 23, 2020

Here’s an overview of some of the programs that face impending deadlines or are set to expire soon.

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How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact Social Security’s Finances?

By briteweb | November 6, 2020

Four analyses project a more rapid depletion of Social Security trust funds as a result of coronavirus, outpacing previous depletion projections.

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What Is the Provider Relief Fund?

By briteweb | November 5, 2020
Ambulance workers clean a gurney

The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund aids hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. Learn how HHS has allocated funding.

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How Much Has Coronavirus Relief Helped Healthcare Providers?

By briteweb | October 30, 2020
Image of a physician giving a covid test through a car window.

Healthcare workers, providers, and hospitals have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but how has the U.S. government supported the sector?

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How Did the Fiscal Response to Coronavirus Help Small Businesses?

By briteweb | October 23, 2020

Coronavirus aid programs were implemented to provide much needed support for small businesses, but how effective have they been?

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3 Ways to Improve the Federal Budget Process

By briteweb | October 21, 2020
Copies of the President's proposed budget

The current budget process is ill-suited for managing the nation’s long-term fiscal affairs. Learn about possible reforms to reimagine the budget process.

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The Coronavirus Pandemic Continues to Cause Record Claims for Unemployment Insurance

By briteweb | October 16, 2020
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Since March 15, more than 65 million claims for regular unemployment insurance have been filed due to COVID-19.

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Until COVID-19 Is Under Control, Economic Damage Will Linger, Experts Say

By briteweb | October 15, 2020
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A pair of top policy experts offer insights into the economy, the effectiveness of relief legislation, and what it all means for the election and beyond.

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