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Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple’s insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 3h

MIT Leads the way...

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“Fundamentally, the premise of the document [Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education] is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone,” - MIT

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Affordable Heath Care

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple’s insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

"According to an analysis from the health policy research group KFF, without the subsidies, average out-of-pocket premium payments are expected to double, from $888 a year to $1,904."

The subsidies are a key sticking point in the government shutdown: Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, they must be extended.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 11h

According to an analysis from the health policy research group KFF, without the ACA subsidies, average out-of-pocket premium payments are expected to double, from $888 a year to $1,904.

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple’s insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

The subsidies are a key sticking point in the government shutdown: Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, they must be extended.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 11h

Likewise, no University [or Law Firm or Corporation or News Organization] should sell its core values and principles for a bowl of lentil stew...

MIT Rejects Trump’s Sweeping ‘Compact’ Offering Colleges Funding Advantages

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 12h

Breaking: MIT rejected President Trump’s "compact," which offers colleges funding advantages in exchange for far-reaching reforms. It is the first school to do so.

The school became the first university to reject the terms, saying they would undermine independence.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 11h

Likewise, no University [or Law Firm or Corporation or News Organization] should sell its core values and principles...

Economic Pessimism Remains High Among Americans, Survey Says

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Forbes @forbes.com · 13h

Rising prices and a weakening job market remain at the “forefront” of concerns.

Rising prices and a weakening job market remain at the “forefront” of concerns.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 12h

[Illinois] “DHS’s narrative of events is simply unreliable,” - Judge April Perry

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[Illinois] “I have seen no credible evidence that there is a danger of a rebellion in the state of Illinois,” - Judge April Perry

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[Oregon] “This is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law,” - U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee.

Americans Are Falling Behind on Their Car Payments

Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 12h

[Oregon] “This country has a longstanding and foundational tradition of resistance to government overreach, especially in the form of military intrusion into civil affairs," - U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 16h

The portion of subprime auto loans that are 60 days or more overdue on their payments hit a record of more than 6% this year, according to Fitch Ratings.

Delinquency rates on subprime auto loans are at records.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks for sharing...

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Lost Science

[NYT Gift Article] She Found a Link Between Air Pollution and Infertility

"Shruthi Mahalingaiah, a Harvard researcher, investigated the fertility risks women face from air pollution. But her grant was canceled."

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She Found a Link Between Air Pollution and Infertility

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump

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[NYT Gift Article] Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

"Separately, in the administration’s first 200 days, only two of 98 Senate-confirmed appointees to the most senior jobs in government were Black."

Roughly half of US states are effectively in a recession and 'hanging on by their fingertips,' Moody's chief economist says | Fortune

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Fortune @fortune.com · 1d

Moody’s Chief economist Mark Zandi exclusively told Fortune that 22 states are contracting and many lower- and middle-income households are “hanging on by their fingertips.” trib.al/f6XvAOU

Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi tells Fortune parts of America are already in recession, with 22 states contracting despite strong national GDP growth.

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Fortune @fortune.com · 3d

A growing sense of economic pessimism is taking hold in the U.S., as new Fannie Mae survey data reveals nearly 70% of Americans believe the economy is headed in the wrong direction. trib.al/K17fd5j

Nearly 70% of Americans think the economy is on the ‘wrong track’ and it's a bad time to buy a home, Fannie Mae survey shows | Fortune

Americans are short on hope about the housing market.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 3d

Fannie Mae Survey

[Fortune] Nearly 70% of Americans think the economy is on the ‘wrong track’

"A growing sense of economic pessimism is taking hold in the U.S., as new Fannie Mae survey data reveals nearly 70% of Americans believe the economy is headed in the wrong direction."

Nearly 70% of Americans think the economy is on the ‘wrong track’ and even more think it’s a bad time to buy a home, Fannie Mae survey shows

Americans are short on hope about the housing market.

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The Upshot @upshot.nytimes.com · 4d

From NYT Business:

Trump’s tariffs on timber, wood, furniture and kitchen cabinets could raise the cost of building and buying a home.

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New Tariffs Could Worsen America’s Housing Crisis

Nearly 20 Percent Fewer International Students Traveled to the U.S. in August

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 3d

The number of international students arriving in the U.S. in August fell by 19% this year compared with last year — the largest decline on record outside of the pandemic. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The data shows the steepest decline in August international student arrivals since the pandemic.

Cold shoulder from Canada is costly for American distillers struggling with global trade tensions

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 4d

Donald Trump

[AP] Cold shoulder from Canada is costly for American distillers...

"American distillers have gotten a costly cold shoulder from Canada, where their exports plunged 85% earlier this year — topping broad declines in key international markets amid global trade tensions,"

American distillers have gotten a costly cold shoulder from Canada. A spirits industry group says spirits exports to Canada plunged 85% earlier this year.

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Shell says Trump administration’s attacks on wind projects harm investment

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Donald Trump

[FT] Shell says Trump administration’s attacks on wind projects harm investment

"I think uncertainty in the regulatory environment is very damaging. However far the pendulum swings one way, it’s likely that it’s going to swing just as far the other way,”

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Energy company’s American head also says Shell will not ‘step away’ from diversity, equity and inclusion policy

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