PODCAST: Inside the U.S. Mint: Why Coins Still Matter with former Mint Directors Ed Moy and Academy Fellow Ventris Gibson Season 2 · Ep 48
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PODCAST: Inside the U.S. Mint: Why Coins Still Matter with former Mint Directors Ed Moy and Academy Fellow Ventris Gibson Season 2 · Ep 48
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While Congress, the President, and Elon Musk trade insults and accusations, we're joined by Former Comptroller General and author David Walker, and Brett Loper, Executive Vice President of Policy at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to look at the enormous challenges of the current budget reconciliation process. Political leaders are strongly divided over the long-term implications of H.R. 1 “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” Tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and health care coverage, and the im...
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While Congress, the President, and Elon Musk trade insults and accusations, we're joined by Former Comptroller General and author David Walker, and Brett Loper, Executive Vice President of Policy at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to look at the enormous challenges of the current budget reconciliation process.
Political leaders are strongly divided over the long-term implications of H.R. 1 “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” Tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and health care coverage, and the impact on our national debt are some of the most contentious issues.
We dive into critical fiscal challenges, break down the issues with what many experts call an unsustainable fiscal path, the role of Congress in solving (or worsening) the problem, and the importance of public awareness.
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