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Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most

Monday, August 31, 2026


Annie Lowrey wrote about the administrative requirements people encounter when applying for government benefits, including paperwork completion, waiting in lines, and phone hold times. Lowrey stated that administrative burdens affect public trust in government institutions.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5946449/time-tax-annie-lowrey-government-assistance-unemployment

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