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The government shutdown has ended. Even if you weren't directly affected by the longest shutdown in history, your state certainly was.

More than 1.4 million federal workers went without pay, and that impact was felt across the country.

Learn more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/1jeC50Xw0Os

It’s live: a faster, clearer, more useful bipartisanpolicy.org. Get to the facts fast. Explore our research, policies, and events built for how you work.

💡 Electric bills are rising nationwide, but do you know just what the charges on your monthly bill mean?

Read our break down of what the supply, distribution, and other line items on your bill are actually charging you for: https://ow.ly/xiUG50XvUb5

One of the things that will be changing in health care between now and early 2026? How Medicare pays physicians. 💰

In September, BPC weighed in on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed 2026 rule. CMS recently released their final version—incorporating several of BPC’s recommendations.

Did you know the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, passed last month as part of the Senate NDAA, is built on policies from BPC’s American Housing Act?

Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/CKBu50XuTg6

📣 Calling all students: Spring 2026 internship applications are due tomorrow, November 21!

BPC is looking for undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated applicants interested in supporting BPC’s policy research and operational teams in Washington, D.C. next spring.

During the pandemic, Congress expanded Medicare’s telehealth authorities, but this program is at risk of expiring. How many seniors had telehealth appointments in 2024?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/KoyEhf/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">1.2 million
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/KoyEhf/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">3.9 million
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/KoyEhf/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">12.5 million
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/KoyEhf/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">6.7 million

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🏛️ Today, @NatResources is holding a markup on several bills meant to improve America’s permitting processes, including the SPEED Act.

We dug into the newest version of the legislation to find out how the bill would make it easier to build the energy infrastructure America needs: ow.ly/1q0i50XuHQt

⚡️ If you couldn't join us yesterday for our conversation on the future of natural gas, you can still get the insights.

We know the U.S. natural gas can advance reliability, affordability, security, and decarbonization. For the full discussion, watch the recording ➡️ https://ow.ly/lmjg50XujVh

🚨 Starting now 🚨 “The Future of Natural Gas: Driving Innovation in a Changing Energy Landscape.”

We’ll discuss how U.S. natural gas can advance reliability, affordability, security, and decarbonization amid growing global demand for clean, affordable energy.

Join us now → https://ow.ly/g7Xq50XrVl2

The Federal Statistical System (FSS) quietly powers thousands of decisions.

But declining survey responses, outdated tools, and shrinking resources are putting this vital system at risk. Our Data for the Future initiative is working to strengthen and modernize the FSS ⤵️

The interbranch conflict over spending--rescissions, impoundments, etc.--has thrust a less well-known figure into the spotlight: the Comptroller General of the United States.

My @bipartisanpolicy.org colleague @michaelthorning.bsky.social & I break down what the CG does & the appointment process.

In recent years, more patients are now receiving acute medical care outside of traditional hospital settings. But this federal program already lapsed once during the shutdown, and without clear legislative action soon, services may stall again in early 2026.

Read more ➡️
https://ow.ly/AS8850Xu6n8

🏛️ Join us today at 4:15pm for a discussion on the future of U.S. #NaturalGas and its role in delivering reliable, affordable, and clean energy.

Let’s talk about how smart policy can unlock America’s full energy potential.

📅 11.19.25
🔗Register here: https://ow.ly/LIwz50XrVei

"Too many students today aren’t able to read at grade level or do basic math.....These urgent needs of our students and the country should be our focus." - BPC CEO Margaret Spellings, on the recent changes at the Department of Education. Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/n3lA50XtShx

Americans increasingly strain to balance caregiving with other obligations.

Today, the @hhsofficial.bsky.social announced a new initiative to help reduce caregiver strain through technology.

We've highlighted the need to support caregivers and the opportunities to address persistent challenges.

🏛️ Join us tomorrow at 4:15pm for a discussion on the future of U.S. #NaturalGas and its role in delivering reliable, affordable, and clean energy.

Let’s talk about how smart policy can unlock America’s full energy potential.

📅 11.19.25
🔗Register here: https://ow.ly/q5X950XtGcl

Rural hospitals are on the frontlines of care, but short-term Medicare extensions often make long-term planning nearly impossible.

Read our report to see how Congress could change through permanent designations and more predictable payments ➡️
https://ow.ly/F1Fo50Xtuxw

🔌🏠 We’re on a mission to answer something many Americans have been asking lately: Why is my electric bill going up?

As electricity prices rise nationwide, many are looking at their electric bills in confusion. What does it mean to be charged for ‘supply’? ‘Delivery’? What are the other charges?

This week, let's dive into some key end-of-year health priorities to look for as we inch closer to the end of 2025. 🗓️

First up: Congress is currently wrestling with the expiration of enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act coverage.

Read our brief ⬇️
https://ow.ly/FgCX50XsSSo

America’s electric bills are rising. Here’s why.

The price for electricity encapsulates the cost of fuel and running the electrical plant as well as transmission costs, taxes, and other charges.

These add up. Get the breakdown from our latest explainer: https://ow.ly/H65P50XrXwN

🏛️ We're excited to host a discussion on the future of U.S. #NaturalGas and its role in delivering reliable, affordable, and clean energy.

Let’s talk about how smart policy can unlock America’s full energy potential.

📅 11.19.25
🔗Register here: https://ow.ly/gzWc50XqO9M

The government shutdown has ended. Even if you weren't directly affected by the longest shutdown in history, your state certainly was.

More than 1.4 million federal workers went without pay, and that impact was felt across the country.

Learn more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/TMcu50XrNf8

🏠 If you couldn't join us Monday for our conversation on the Housing Choice Voucher program, you can still get the insights.

The program helps 2 million households, but can improve, expand, and better support people. For the full discussion, watch the recording ➡️ https://ow.ly/85nl50XrWAZ