Inflation Reduction Act

TL/DR - The 2024 presidential election is being positioned as a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump, with both candidates displaying hostility toward America's longstanding international trade policy. Trump, in his first term, imposed a $300 billion tariff on Chinese goods, a policy that has remained largely intact under…

TL/DR - Senator Joe Manchin urged President Biden to shift his energy policy messaging and highlight his achievements to garner better success. Manchin, who is an architect of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), stated that the US is producing more energy than ever and suggested that Biden should take credit for making the country "energy secure".…

TL/DR - A Climate Reality Barometer survey found that Generation Z, or "Generation COP," is more concerned about inflation than climate change. In order to build a political mandate for climate action, advocates need to demonstrate the tangible benefits of decarbonizing buildings and cities, particularly to low-income, marginalized communities,…

TL/DR - A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine analyzed how insurer drug expenditures on infused drugs affected price markups in hospitals. The research revealed that the 340B drug pricing program, initially designed to provide medications to low-income patients, has become a significant revenue stream for hospitals. The study…