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The bloc is done playing nicely
State-level policies are making up for stingy federal provision
But it hinted at the problems to come
Particularly by the state
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Middle powers need to tread skilfully around the biggest blocs, writes Yvette Cooper
