How U.S. progressives broke the administrative state, according to Marc J. Dunkelman
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By NPR
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How U.S. progressives broke the administrative state, according to Marc J. Dunkelman
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Author Marc Dunkelman discusses how progressive policies have stifled the government's ability to carry out big infrastructure projects.