The Poverty Line Has Apparently Never Looked For An Apartment
California doesn’t get to declare families comfortable just because the more flattering poverty measure gives housing costs less attention.
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The Colorado River’s Proposed Cuts Stop Conveniently Upstream
Arizona has joined Nevada’s challenge to proposed federal water cuts. Four upstream states were spared; geography is having an excellent negotiation.
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The Disease Detective’s First Case: The Missing Health Department
A noir parody in which the conspicuously absent character is permanent local public-health capacity.
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The President Wants Cheaper Drugs. His Portfolio Would Like A Second Opinion.
The patient and the shareholder have different definitions of a healthy drug price. The presidency has acquired an interest in both.
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Your Democratic Majority May Not Be In Your Medicare For All Network
A party can win on healthcare without agreeing on the treatment. Please check the participating politicians directory.
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