Lawrence Wilson

Shutdowns have a high financial cost but are politically more acceptable now, experts say.

Survey respondents voiced strong opinions about the validity of the current government shutdown and who is responsible for it.

Current spending on all welfare programs, as a percentage of gross domestic product, is 12 times higher than it was in 1962.

Lower prices will be available starting in January for direct-pay customers, and in July for Medicare and Medicaid programs.

The party had big wins in prominent races but now may be forced to choose between progressive and centrist ideology in the next elections.

Some said the wins in largely Democratic states are not surprising, while others said they are judgments on the Trump administration’s performance.

Some analysts dispute the warning of catastrophic rate increases for millions of Americans, though underlying costs are rising rapidly.

Survey respondents strongly favored reduced taxes and regulation to address a housing shortage instead of caps or freezes on rent.

Despite expiring enhanced subsidies, prices will remain low for most customers, according to government estimates.

As the loss of federal food aid looms, experts offer tips for those looking to provide adequate nutrition on a reduced budget.

Shutdowns have a high financial cost but are politically more acceptable now, experts say.

Survey respondents voiced strong opinions about the validity of the current government shutdown and who is responsible for it.

Current spending on all welfare programs, as a percentage of gross domestic product, is 12 times higher than it was in 1962.

Lower prices will be available starting in January for direct-pay customers, and in July for Medicare and Medicaid programs.

The party had big wins in prominent races but now may be forced to choose between progressive and centrist ideology in the next elections.

Some said the wins in largely Democratic states are not surprising, while others said they are judgments on the Trump administration’s performance.

Some analysts dispute the warning of catastrophic rate increases for millions of Americans, though underlying costs are rising rapidly.

Survey respondents strongly favored reduced taxes and regulation to address a housing shortage instead of caps or freezes on rent.

Despite expiring enhanced subsidies, prices will remain low for most customers, according to government estimates.

As the loss of federal food aid looms, experts offer tips for those looking to provide adequate nutrition on a reduced budget.