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Tax Policy & Budget

A progressive and efficient tax system promotes growth and encourages shared economic opportunity.

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Tracking trade amid uncertain and changing tariff policies
Monitor the effects of tariff policies on trade with this interactive tracker showing total merchandise, duties, and price inflation by industry and country.
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SNAP payment error rates by state, FY 2003–24
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Proposed SNAP cuts would permanently undermine recession readiness and responsiveness
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Will the reconciliation bill’s Child Tax Credit changes leave out children in low-income working families?

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Proposed SNAP cuts would permanently undermine recession readiness and responsiveness
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Will the reconciliation bill’s Child Tax Credit changes leave out children in low-income working families?
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Work requirements penalize workers in volatile occupations
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Event recap—How would across-the-board tariffs create chaos in 2025?

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NPR Planet Money: Summer School 3: How government decides what to spend our money on
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The Washington Post: The latest GOP push to cut waste and spending: Work requirements
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PBS News Hour: Provision in GOP budget bill puts millions at risk of losing SNAP benefits
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The 19th: Millions of immigrant families would be shut out under new child tax credit proposal

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Tracking trade amid uncertain and changing tariff policies
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SNAP payment error rates by state, FY 2003–24

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