CHOICE Act – Big wins for retailers

As retail operators return to work this week after what was hopefully a busy Memorial Day weekend for them, they should be encouraged by some rare good news out of Washington D.C. The industry had some big wins last week …

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Caught Up in the Entitlement Reform Debate – Again

The President recently made headlines with the release of his first draft budget proposal and while some convenience store operators might applaud the perceived “belt tightening”, leading brands need to be aware of a few hidden minefields. Most prominent among …

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Key lessons emerge from off-year elections

In political terms, 2017 is what’s known as an “off year.” Only a few states have elections but two are for governorships – Virginia and New Jersey – and we have had a couple of notable congressional special elections thrown …

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A Path Forward On Paid Family Leave

A Path Forward On Paid Family Leave – The Hill Although conservatives and liberals both agree that having access to paid leave confers several benefits on working families, such as improved labor force participation and better health outcomes for children …

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The Farm Bill’s Threat To Food Security

The Farm Bill’s Threat To Food Security – The Atlantic The major agricultural and welfare proposal currently before a conference committee would reduce poor Americans’ access to nutrition, even as the USDA acknowledges its food-stamp program has been instrumental in …

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The Rise Of The Middle Class Safety Net

The Rise Of The Middle Class Safety Net – The Brookings Institution Stagnant wage growth may be causing more middle class families to rely on welfare, a new report from left-leaning Brookings says. The share of welfare benefits going to …

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