FACT OF THE DAY: Since January 1, the federal government has published rules that imposed $1.06 trillion in total net costs and 25.4 million hours of net annual paperwork burden increases.

Policymakers should be more critical of medical loss ratio mandates for dental, as they can disincentivize competition, reduce carrier options, and ultimately leave more patients without any coverage at all.
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Data junkies, here’s your fix: The April U-6 (the broadest measure of unemployment) ticked higher to 7.4 percent from 7.3 percent in March driven by an increase in job losers and those who completed temporary jobs.
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Weekly Checkup: Not Smiling: A Case Study on Dental Medical Loss Ratio - Laura R Hobbs #WeeklyCheckup
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U6-Fix: A More Stable Pace in April - Fred Ashton  #U6Fix #JobsDay
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The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in April, a noticeable downshift from the hot pace of hiring that began in December.
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The Jobs Report is out! Douglas Holtz-Eakin reacts to the April employment report.

TUNE IN: AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the April jobs report and the Fed’s rate decision on CNBC at 8:20 am ET. cnbc.com/live-tv/

The country’s tariff policy should be the centerpiece of the election debate. Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the implications of new tariffs in the Daily Dish. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/tar…

CMS setting a maximum fair price for the top 10 most used drugs in Medicare may create new perverse incentives in three ways:
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FACT OF THE DAY: The EPA estimates its latest rule on emissions for heavy-duty vehicles will involve $23.8 billion in total costs over a 28-year analytical window.

There is no guarantee that a new 10 percent tariff wouldn’t have a lasting impact on underlying inflation. Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses in the Daily Dish. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/tar…

The Weekly Economic Tracker is back! Douglas Holtz-Eakin breaks down this week’s economic news.

The Daily Dish: Tariffs, Taxes, and Inflation - Douglas Holtz-Eakin #Eakinomics americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/tar…

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PODCAST: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, 'Indications are going to be deeply affected by the IRA'
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In his current run for the presidency, former president Donald Trump has proposed a new 10% tariff on all goods imported into the United States. Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the implications of this proposal. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/tar…

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Bulk billing allows for residents of multiple tenant environments to receive higher-quality broadband service at lower prices. Eliminating the practice would harm consumers.
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FACT OF THE DAY: As of April 24, the Fed’s assets stood at $7.4 trillion.