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Who Really Shapes Policy? The Top Lobbying Spenders of 2025 and the Power Behind Them

Lobbying is often discussed as a background feature of American politics—something abstract, technical, or inevitable. But in practice, lobbying is one of the clearest ways to see whose interests have the most consistent access to lawmakers, regulators, and the policy-writing process itself. Money does not guarantee outcomes, but it determines proximity: who gets meetings, who…

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What 50-Year Mortgages Really Mean for the Economy — and for Mental Health

America’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point. Homeownership — once considered the foundation of the American Dream — has become increasingly out of reach for millions. Prices continue to rise faster than wages, and even middle-class households are struggling to afford a place to live. In this climate, a dramatic proposal has entered the…

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