Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Affordability
LOW-INCOME AMERICANS SPENDING FASTER AS K-SHAPED ECONOMY PINCHES FAMILIES...
America's K-shaped recovery is squeezing the bottom while higher earners pull away. Families are getting crushed on basics. APP is fighting for Home Savings Accounts — 77% of voters support them per our Cygnal poll. Pair that with child tax credit expansion and trade pathways over $100K college debt. Colleges must prove a degree is worth the bill.
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