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From Independence to Dependency: America's Journey to Government Reliance

Reading time: 6 min 38 sec

In this article, I look closer into how the U.S. transformed from a nation build on individual liberty and local governance to one that's increasingly reliant on federal support. I trace the evolution of government involvement from the New Deal and post-WWII policies to the Great Society and economic shifts in recent decades.

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The Expanding Role of Government and the Ever-Increasing Tax Burden

Reading time: 7 min 23 sec

Using data from the U.S. federal budget and examples like the Social Security Administration, I uncover how expanding government programs and fiscal policies contribute to today's tax burden. Stay tuned for the next part, where I examine America's shift toward government reliance and steps to address it!

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