Plus, how pesticide regulation is failing the hardest-hit communities and understanding the Child Tax Credit.
| Staff turnover in year 3 of the Biden administration Though 2023 was a challenging year for the president, there was relative stability in White House staffing, particularly when compared to the tumult in the Trump administration. Kathryn Dunn Tenpas provides some key takeaways on Biden’s “A Team,” which includes many of the most senior positions in the Executive Office of the President. |
A closer look at the data President Biden’s cumulative turnover after three years in office placed him in the middle of his six predecessors. |
More research and commentary Pesticide regulation is failing the hardest-hit communities. Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used each year in the United States, and people of color and low-income communities are often disproportionately harmed by these chemicals. Nathan Donley and Robert Bullard shed light on this problem and outline steps the Environmental Protection Agency can take to reduce the harm. Understanding the Child Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a significant element of the U.S. government’s effort to aid families with children. In a new explainer, David Wessel discusses how the CTC has evolved over the years, the politics around it, and more. |
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