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With a responsible Congress, the debt limit would be a mere inconvenience. But twice in the past 12 years, Republican-led efforts in Congress have brought the nation to a near-crisis. Read the blog post

Significant shares of Americans over 50 endure difficult working conditions, including physically taxing, dangerous, and stressful jobs—jobs that often don’t pay enough to allow them to ever retire. Read the report

The unemployment rate for young people is at its lowest point in 70 years. Young workers are also more likely to have predictable work hours and work full time. Read the post

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