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This week at CBPP, we focused on the federal budget and taxes, housing, health, poverty and inequality, family income support, and the economy.
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On the federal budget and taxes, David Reich, Richard Kogan, and Katie Windham illustrated how President Biden’s budget provides a good starting point for fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills. We reiterated the importance of making the Child Tax Credit improvements permanent in upcoming recovery legislation.
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On housing, Alicia Mazzara stated that although extending the eviction moratorium is helpful now, the long-term housing crisis requires voucher expansions.
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On health, Farah Erzouki and Jennifer Wagner explained how asset verification systems are used to streamline Medicaid determinations.
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On poverty and inequality, Catlin Nchako reported on the latest hardship data, which show continuing racial disparities.
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On family income support, Laura Meyer described how a national subsidized employment program could benefit American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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On the economy, we updated our backgrounder on how many weeks of unemployment compensation are available.
Chart of the Week – 1 in 5 Renters Living With Children Not Caught Up on Rent, With Families of Color Facing Greatest Hardship
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:
CDC extends eviction moratorium a month, says it’s last time
Associated Press
June 24, 2021
Biden’s biggest anti-poverty plan is about to launch. Here’s how he can make it even better.
Vox
June 24, 2021
Social Security needs a budget boost post-pandemic to serve the public
Reuters
June 24, 2021
The Pandemic Caused the Biggest Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy since World War 2. Black and Hispanic Americans Have Suffered the Most
Time
June 23, 2021
Nine out of 10 people getting SNAP benefits struggle to access a healthy diet, new study shows
NBC News
June 23, 2021
He’s 75 and facing eviction. Many other older renters are, too
CNBC
June 22, 2021
Low-income Americans can now register for expanded child tax credit
CNN
June 22, 2021
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