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The Time Tax: Why Government Makes Help Hard
Bureaucratic red tape isn't accidental, it's built on a theory that's backfiring on the poorest Americans.
Slate Magazine · 1m
The Time Tax: How Bureaucracy Steals Your Life
Journalist Annie Lowrey exposes how broken government systems waste millions of hours, hitting the poor hardest.
Slate Magazine · 1m