Many depictions of Congress use data to show a decline in the number of bills enacted, concluding that Congress is “broken” and increasingly incapable of getting anything done. In this brief, we take a closer look at the data.

Prescription drug prices have emerged as a major issue on the national political agenda. Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have drafted legislation targeting different aspects of the complex pharmacy pricing system. What policy alternatives are out there to reduce these costs?

Healthcare reform is one of the few issues that consistently unites Americans in frustration. Nearly half of Americans report struggling to afford healthcare. Premiums continue to rise faster than wages. Navigating insurance, whether through private employer-based plans, state public plans, or Medicare and Medicaid, can be a time-consuming and confusing process. At the same time, federal, state, and local healthcare spending is increasing rapidly and now accounts for a substantial share of government budgets.