Be Home by 30
The House is set to pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a modest step toward easing America’s soaring home prices. The proposal introduces a "Be Home By 30" program that would guarantee federal assistance for young, law‑abiding workers to purchase their first home by age 30. States would design zoning reforms, funding mechanisms, and eligibility rules to unlock matching federal dollars. Funding would come from reforming mortgage‑interest deductions, potentially raising $250‑$600 billion over a decade.
Iran's 10 Points Are Not 'Workable'
The blog criticizes President Trump’s endorsement of a ten‑point proposal from Iran, Pakistan and China as a basis for ending the war. The draft would require the United States to halt attacks on Iran and its proxies, lift all sanctions,...
America versus Alzheimer's
A bipartisan call in Washington urges the United States to make curing Alzheimer’s a flagship scientific enterprise. The proposal calls for billions in basic brain research, Medicare coverage for early diagnosis and preventive treatment starting at age 50, and parity...