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Accounting Check: What Could “Medicare for All” Cost Taxpayers?
Not since the Bernie Sanders presidential runs five and ten years ago has “Medicare for All” had so much attention on the national stage.
With multiple candidates winning primaries on a platform including this pledge, we gathered some evid...
California Dreamin’ - Home Prices Outpaced Household Incomes Despite Billions Spent
This case study on California demonstrates the government hurdles to constructing quality, affordable homes. It’s a part of our major housing report, covering affordability across all 50 states. Click here for the full report.
One w...
Extreme Makeover: American Dream Edition?
Throughout Summer 2026, news outlets have been dotted with headlines like these:
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‘This bargain is eroding’: Inside the youngest generations’ view of the American Dream (CNBC, June 2026)
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Young people are rejecting boomers’ view o...
Cost of Kabul: The 5-Year Anniversary of Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rachel O'Brien joins The National Desk to discuss the speculation about taxpayer money ending up with the Taliban, 5 years after the disastrous US withdrawal. How much money can be confirmed and where is it going?
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Bad Synergy: When Consultants Help Score $1.5 Billion from Medicaid
This story continues Open the Books’ ongoing series on the Cost of Fraud, tallying the hidden fees on American tax returns.
Taxpayers are unknowingly paying private consultants a cut of the Medicaid money the consultants help states claim...
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