Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There’s a ‘Time Tax’ on Americans who need help most

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Published on August 31, 2026 • Originally reported by Tonya Mosley. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Hospitality workers wait in line to apply for unemployment benefits at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.

(Image credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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