Rethink the Deal is raising a question too many leaders are afraid to ask: Why are hard-working, high-performing states shelling out billions to a federal system that gives them less in return—and often works against them?

The system’s tilted, the math doesn’t add up, and taxpayers are left holding the bag.

It’s time to stop pretending this is fair.

Maybe it’s time states started demanding a better deal.

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