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Asha Venkataswamy

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Asha Venkataswamy covers Policy, Defense News and Policy News.

Articles by Asha Venkataswamy

A beginner's guide to civic tech: how to join a project and build for the public good

A beginner's guide to civic tech: how to join a project and build for the public good

Asha Venkataswamy

How Medicaid enrollment works, and why processing times vary by state

How Medicaid enrollment works, and why processing times vary by state

Asha Venkataswamy

Bank envelope and plain benefit notice on a kitchen table

Social Security checks rise 2.8 percent in January 2026: what the COLA actually changes

Asha Venkataswamy

Blank application forms and a grocery basket on a laminate counter

How SNAP food benefits work, and who qualifies as of 2026

Asha Venkataswamy

Who qualifies for SNAP, and how to apply in 2026

Who qualifies for SNAP, and how to apply in 2026

Asha Venkataswamy

How Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment works, and what the 2.8% increase means for 2026

How Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment works, and what the 2.8% increase means for 2026

Asha Venkataswamy