Washington

TL/DR - German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, cautioned his coalition partners against following the US Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that it has not effectively controlled consumer prices in the US. Lindner spoke out against those urging him to ease controls on public spending in order to solve issues such as deteriorating…

TL/DR - The IRS will open a free, online filing system for some Americans for the 2022 tax season as part of an experimental pilot program. The Direct File system will be available to residents in 12 states who have income from an employer or unemployment compensation, Social Security benefits, and interest of $1,500 or less, but is not an option…

TL/DR - A recent survey by PhRMA reveals that having health insurance doesn't always guarantee optimal healthcare outcomes for Americans with concerns about out-of-pocket costs and access to necessary medications being identified as significant barriers. Forty percent of insured adults reported postponing medical treatment due to cost, and 38% of…