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Last week saw 17 economically significant rulemakings, most with modest effects. One HHS rule stood out for its impact and the concerns it raises about cost-benefit estimates. #WeekInReg americanactionforum.org/week-in-regula…

The Daily Dish: Crypto Enters the GSEs - @djheakin #Eakinomics #crypto americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/cry…

Since the start of 2026, the federal government has published $956.1 billion in total regulatory net cost savings and 38.3 million hours of net annual paperwork increases. #WeekInReg americanactionforum.org/week-in-regula…

A new mortgage from Better Home & Finance and Coinbase lets buyers use crypto as downpayment collateral, avoiding taxes and keeping upside. The move to #crypto is relatively modest and its implications appear less than earthshaking. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/cry…

Last Week in Regulation, federal agencies published roughly $3.6 billion in total costs and added 239,011 paperwork burden hours. #WeekInReg americanactionforum.org/week-in-regula…

A new mortgage from Better Home & Finance and Coinbase lets buyers use #crypto as downpayment collateral instead of selling it. It avoids taxes and keeps upside, but adds a second loan, increasing borrower risk. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/cry…

Week in Regulation: Substantial Health Records Rule Represents Accounting Conundrum - @dthegman #WeekinReg americanactionforum.org/week-in-regula…

In 2025, the administration signaled intent to allow federal housing agencies to count cryptocurrency as a mortgage asset. Now, the first concrete step toward that policy has emerged.  #crypto americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/cry…

FACT OF THE DAY: Over the FY 2026–2036 budget window, interest payments will grow faster than any other major budgetary category, increasing by 106 percent.

Active selection requires beneficiaries to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, avoiding default bias. Since the programs differ in access, costs, and structure, beneficiaries should make the decision themselves. americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup…

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would harm the U.S. and global economy. With no clear plan to reopen it, time is short to avoid lasting damage to energy and agriculture markets. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/ferti…

This AAF tracker follows the Federal Reserve’s total consolidated assets, held on its balance sheet, as the best indicator of the Fed’s direct intervention in the economy. americanactionforum.org/insight/tracke…

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have cut trade to 4% of normal, raising fertilizer prices 30–40% as supply tightens. Higher input costs and shortages could reduce output and drive up food prices. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/ferti…

Weekly Checkup: Active Selection Is the Better Medicare Enrollment Policy - Michael Baker #HealthCare #WeeklyChekup americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup…

Tracker: The Federal Reserve’s Balance Sheet Assets - As of March 25, the Fed’s assets stood at $6.7 trillion. americanactionforum.org/insight/tracke…

Auto-enrolling beneficiaries in either traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage falls short of an active-selection model, which could better serve them. americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup…

(Not So) Fun Fact: The global average price of jet fuel has nearly doubled since the conflict with Iran began; U.S. airline passengers should expect higher ticket prices. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/ferti…

Secretary Bessent is entitled to his opinion on the effectiveness of Federal Reserve policy, including quantitative easing and tightening. But the Treasury does not have oversight of the Federal Reserve. Period. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/thr…

The Shipment: Fertilizer Fears Flare - @JJensen2020 #TheShipment #TradePolicy americanactionforum.org/shipment/ferti…

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: the economic and fiscal costs of the Iran operation, a Jones Act suspension, and the latest economic outlook. AAF President @djheakin joins us to discuss. youtube.com/watch?v=0Ccrsp…