In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.

  • Consider the American housing market and nine deficiencies with it. (Federal Reserve Board, January 4, 2012 / Brookings Institution, December 28, 2011)
  • Examine the impact of raising the ages of eligibility for Medicare and Social Security. (Congressional Budget Office, January 2012)
  • See how states are using managed care to rein in Medicaid costs. (Capitol Ideas E-Newsletter, January/February 2012)
  • Read about how government health care programs fall short when it comes to dental coverage. (USA Today, Janaury 19, 2012)
  • Check out a 50-state Medicaid and CHIP survey. (Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, January 2012)
  • Review a report about law school transparency. (Law School Transparency, January 2012)
  • Explore the challenges of availability and affordability of fresh fruit and vegetables across America. (Food Research and Action Center, December 2011)