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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Health Care

News                                                                                                                             
Politico | Health law enrollment hits 5 million with 2 weeks to go
The administration said 5 million people have signed up for coverage with two weeks to go until the March 31 deadline,. The surging pace could revive White House hopes of enrolling 6 million by the end of the month.
National Journal | States Engaging in Fiscal Madness
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Econ Comments & Analysis                                                                                            
WSJ | Why Democrats Should Back the President on Free Trade
When it comes to international trade agreements, Democrats have been sounding a lot like the "party of no." From congressional leaders to some in the party base, pessimism about free trade has become almost a reflex. The default position portrays trade deals as a threat to American jobs and wages, exposing our economic weaknesses to the world, rather than as opportunities to grow our economy and maximize our strengths.