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The Hidden Cost of America’s Bureaucracy
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Annie Lowrey, an Atlantic staff writer, published a book titled "The Time Tax" examining paperwork, delays, and administrative requirements in accessing government benefits and services. Lowrey appeared on Bloomberg This Weekend with Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason to discuss the book. She stated that lower-income Americans face greater burdens from these administrative processes and proposed simpler applications, improved data sharing, and streamlined tax filing as potential solutions.
