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The Relationship Between the Population Experiencing Homelessness and Living in Shelters and Poverty

The Relationship Between the Population...

As climate-related disasters become more frequent, understanding their social and economic impact is crucial. This Census Bureau working paper explores how household income, demographic factors, and geography influence the ability…

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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget in Brief

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget in Brief

The FY 2026 Budget in Brief outlines strategic investments to strengthen U.S. national security, bolster public health, and advance innovation across sectors. Key funding priorities include climate resilience, modernizing infrastructure,…

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2025 National Drug Threat Assessment

2025 National Drug Threat Assessment

The 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment reveals a stark picture of the evolving drug landscape in the U.S., driven by synthetic opioids like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Mexican cartels, now designated…

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“Big Pharma” Is a Normal Industry

“Big Pharma” Is a Normal Industry

Despite growing calls from across the political spectrum to impose price controls on prescription drugs, this report argues that many common criticisms of the pharmaceutical industry don’t align with the…

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Population of Older Adults Now Comparable to Population of Children

Population of Older Adults Now Comparable to...

Over the past two decades, the U.S. has experienced a profound demographic shift: the population of adults aged 65 and older is now nearly equal to the number of children.…

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Older Adults Outnumber Children in Nearly Half of U.S. Counties in 2024

Older Adults Outnumber Children in Nearly Half of...

The aging population is reshaping the demographic landscape of the United States. As of 2024, older adults now outnumber children in nearly half of U.S. counties—a reflection of long-term trends…

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AR/VR’s Potential in Health Care

AR/VR’s Potential in Health Care

Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are rapidly redefining health care—from personalized surgical planning and chronic pain relief to mental health treatment and medical education. This report outlines how immersive…

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Universal Vaccines

Universal Vaccines

As viruses continue to mutate, traditional vaccines must be frequently updated—sometimes annually. Universal vaccines aim to break that cycle by offering longer-lasting protection against multiple or all strains of a…

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“Big Pharma” Is a Normal Industry

“Big Pharma” Is a Normal Industry

Despite growing calls from across the political spectrum to impose price controls on prescription drugs, this report argues that many common criticisms of the pharmaceutical industry don’t align with the…

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Executive Order 14292: Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research

Executive Order 14292: Improving the Safety and...

A new executive order takes decisive steps to improve the safety and oversight of biological research, especially dangerous gain-of-function experiments. It halts U.S. funding for risky research conducted abroad in…

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Executive Order 14293: Regulatory Relief To Promote Domestic Production of Critical Medicines

Executive Order 14293: Regulatory Relief To...

This executive order aims to eliminate regulatory roadblocks that slow the domestic production of critical medicines. It directs multiple federal agencies—including the FDA, EPA, and Army Corps of Engineers—to streamline…

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Executive Order 14296: Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence

Executive Order 14296: Keeping Promises to...

This executive order establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence to provide housing, care, and support services for homeless veterans, starting with a major redevelopment of the West Los Angeles…

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Executive Order 14297: Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients

Executive Order 14297: Delivering...

This executive order aims to bring fairness to prescription drug pricing by ensuring Americans pay no more than patients in other developed nations. It directs federal agencies to push for…

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Executive Order 14273: Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First

Executive Order 14273: Lowering Drug Prices by...

This executive order renews a comprehensive campaign to lower prescription drug prices by prioritizing patient access, transparency, and market competition. It directs federal agencies to reform Medicare drug negotiations, stabilize…

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Tips for Obtaining Funding for Primary Care Research

Tips for Obtaining Funding for Primary Care...

As the healthcare landscape shifts, securing diverse funding is essential to sustain primary care research. This resource offers guidance on tapping into federal agencies, foundations, healthcare systems, and even private…

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