Here’s some reading material for you from items EPI’s research team skimmed through today:

• “For Americans Under 50, Stark Findings on Health” (New York Times)
• “Public Goals, Private Interests in Debt Campaign” (New York Times)
• “The Debt Ceiling’s Escape Hatch” (New York Times)
• “Superfluous grades; StudentsFirst ranking considers performance last” (Center for Public Education)