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Students can Manage Debt More Easily, Saving Taxpayers

TL/DR - Student loans are a significant burden for many Americans, with the attorneys general of Kansas and Missouri leading lawsuits against the Biden-Harris administration's student debt relief efforts. The author proposes a solution wherein the federal government pays for college education at rates negotiated by the Secretary of Education,…

Inflation Predictions If Biden Secures Another Term

TL/DR - The article discusses the potential impact of inflation if President Biden is re-elected for a second term. It mentions stubborn inflation has been hitting Americans at every level, significantly affecting consumers, and the Federal Reserve has kept its rates steady due to sticky inflation and strong economic data. However, economists…

Policy on Critical Minerals, US Emissions Projections & More

TL/DR - The Energy Act of 2020 defines critical materials as non-fuel minerals, elements, substances, or materials important for clean energy technologies and have risky supply chains. The U.S. Department of Energy considers lithium and nickel as the most critical materials for energy technologies from 2025 to 2035. Dysprosium, iridium,…

Government Soon Offering New Cooking Appliance for Free

TL/DR - Induction cooktops are gaining popularity as a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional gas stoves. Under President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, households can get rebates of up to $840 for qualifying electric stoves. This technology is not only more efficient and faster, but it's also easier to clean and doesn't…