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Housing affordability has become one of the most widely discussed economic challenges in the United States. Over the past decade, home prices have risen faster than incomes. Lawmakers in the 119th Congress are debating new policies to address rising costs and limited housing supply. These debates highlight a core question in American government: What role should the federal government play in solving economic and social challenges?

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Everything Policy analysts are exploring what the Founding Fathers might say about the evolution of our political system. In this brief, we consider the topic of Federalism from the viewpoint of Elbridge Gerry, a Massachusetts politician who was a key player at the Constitutional Convention and the ratification debates.

Healthcare in the United States operates as a collection of state-based systems layered on top of federal programs. Where someone lives can shape what insurance they have access to, how much they pay for it, and what care they receive.