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Search results for older americans and the great recession (34)

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  • Fact-checking resources for the 2020 presidential debates

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  • Government programs kept tens of millions out of poverty in 2018

    September 11, 2019 By Julia Wolfe and Hunter Blair Blog
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    September 10, 2019 By Elise Gould and Julia Wolfe Blog
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    September 12, 2018 By Jessica Schieder and Julia Wolfe Blog
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  • Tax on expensive health insurance plans could cut care along with costs

    October 5, 2015 By Josh Bivens and Elise Gould Blog
  • Does Disability Insurance Reduce Labor Force Participation?

    July 15, 2015 By Monique Morrissey Blog
  • On Substance, Martin O’Malley Was Right About American Wages: Don’t Let Nitpicks Convince You That There Is Not A Crisis in American Pay

    June 8, 2015 By Josh Bivens Blog
  • How Do U.S. Retirees Compare with Those in Other Countries?

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  • The Top 10 Myths About Social Security

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