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Many of the issues facing our country are extraordinarily complex and nuanced. In order to understand these policy issues and the various perspectives around them, elected leaders, government staff, the public, industry, and nonprofits must first have an objective basic knowledge that is rooted in fact. Center Forward’s Basics series presents complicated issues in a non-partisan and easy-to-understand manner.

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Understanding Enhanced Premium Tax Credits – Tax Series Part 4 of 7

Health Care Tax

In this Basic, we examine the enhanced version of the tax credit, who is eligible to receive it, and how its alteration or elimination would affect patients and market dynamics.

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CHIPS Act Update: Latest Insights on Innovation and Science

Intellectual Property Manufacturing Technology

The CHIPS Act addressed America’s disadvantages as an investment destination for capital intensive semiconductor manufacturing by providing $52 billion in grants and a related 25% investment tax credit that provides the medium-to-long-term certainty for companies considering these substantial investments. In this Basic, we take a look at recent updates to the CHIPS Act and discuss what is to come.

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FEMA Focus: Updates on U.S. Emergency Preparedness and Responses

Climate & Sustainability Infrastructure

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinates within the federal government to help communities prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of disasters and emergencies. FEMA operates under the Department of Homeland Security and is the nation’s lead disaster and crisis management agency. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., its mission is to help citizens “before, during, and after disasters.”

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Germany’s Political Landscape and the 2025 Election

Governance

Every four years, Germans go to the polls to determine who will represent them in the Bundestag and, ultimately, who will become Chancellor and lead the Federal Government. On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Germans selected a new government.

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Employee-Sponsored Health Insurance Tax Exclusion – Tax Series Part 3 of 7

Health Care Tax

In this Basic, we examine employer exclusion as a workplace benefit, its role in tax policy, financial trade-offs, and the potential effects of its altering or elimination.

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The Evolution of Inaugurations

Governance

Presidential inaugurations are more than just ceremonial events. These ceremonies have transformed in both style and significance, from grand parades and elaborate speeches to intimate gatherings and modern televised broadcasts. 

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The Financial Dictionary: Terms You Need to Know

Financial Services

In the fast-paced world of financial services, global economies, and markets, understanding key terms and concepts is essential for clear communication and effective decision-making.

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Understanding Biosimilars: A Balanced Analysis

Health Care

Biosimilars have gained traction as a tool to promote competition, reduce healthcare costs, and expand treatment options. They remain a focal point of policy debates as stakeholders work to understand the market impact of this new class of medicines and the associated reimbursement and regulatory policies impacting a biosimilar market. This Basic will provide an overview of biosimilars, explore their role in healthcare, and examine perspectives of various stakeholders.

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