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How inflation, labor market fare will determine if Fed lowers interest rates
The Federal Open Market Committee's decision to raise, maintain or lower interest rates depends on the state of inflation and labor market in America.
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Americans must defend our nation’s freedoms and reject political violence
The assassination of conservative political commentator and activist Charlie Kirk drew too many reactions celebrating his death than rejecting political violence.
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Cancel culture, hypocrisy and political violence endanger American democracy
America cannot survive on lies and double standards. Combine that with political violence and this democratic republic is at risk of collapsing.
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Civics teachers are self-censoring, but political violence shows we need them
Civics education is more important than ever with events like the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. U.S. must invest in teachers to prepare students.
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If 340B drug discounts end, nonprofit health care providers are in trouble
For-profit drug manufacturers want to change how the 340B Drug Pricing Program works, but going from upfront savings to back-end rebates will kill nonprofit health providers.
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I’m closing my small business in Georgia because of Trump’s budget law
The One Big Beautiful Bill, now signed into law by President Donald Trump, is expected to eventually eliminate Medicaid benefits to 750,000 Georgians.
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As immigration enforcement ramps up, Georgia fails to invest in public safety
Massive ICE immigration enforcement operation at the Georgia Hyundai plant contrasts with the underinvestment in public prisons and community crime prevention programs.
Suicide is a top U.S. cause of death. Here’s what Georgia’s doing about it.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Georgia mental health leaders are collaborating with community partners to provide citizens the support they need.
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In Georgia, work is stressful ... if you can find it
If we need proof that Georgia workers are suffering, we don’t need data points; we only need to look around our neighborhoods.
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Renaming Cabinet department from ‘Defense’ to ‘War’ rejects peace, true power
Donald Trump wants to turn back the clock by changing the Department of Defense to the Department of War. That executive order flies in the face of recent American history.