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“The coronavirus is providing a brutally efficient lesson about the value of a well-rounded economy that doesn’t leave workers without income, health care, or paid leave during times of crisis.” Martha Ross and Nicole Batemen discuss the 53 million low-wage workers who will be impacted by COVID-19.
March marks the 10-year anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Christen Linke Young joins the Brookings Cafeteria podcast to discuss the accomplishments of the ACA and where progress still needs to be made. Additionally, Sarah Binder gives an update on Congress’ response to the coronavirus epidemic.
Though Thuringia’s parliament unleashed a political firestorm that derailed Chancellor Angela Merkel’s succession plans, a governing coalition has been formed in the state that actually looks a lot like the old government. However, some reflection is needed for how Thuringia got to this moment, write Sam Denney and Constanze Stelzenmüller.
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