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Mar 25, 2025

As Trump disbands economic advisory committees, experts raise concerns

Economists have warned that the shuttering of two federal economic advisory committees could impact independent policymaking.

Economist Claudia Sahm warns against shuttering of federal economic committees
by Ariana Rosas and David Brancaccio
Taking today’s Economic Pulse: Marketplace’s David Brancaccio speaks with Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, about what the loss of two federal economic advisory committees could mean for the future of policymaking.
The lowest paid workers have seen wages rise since the pandemic, but many still struggle
by Samantha Fields
A new report from the Economic Policy Institute shows that wages for the economy’s lowest-paid workers rose historically fast from 2019-2024. However, inflation and other factors have cut into the real gains of these pay increases.