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This week at CBPP, we focused on federal taxes, the federal budget, Social Security, health, housing, food assistance, and the economy.
- On federal taxes, Arloc Sherman, Chuck Marr, and Stephanie Hingtgen described how the earnings requirement would undermine the Child Tax Credit’s poverty-reducing impact while doing virtually nothing to boost parents’ employment.
- On the federal budget, Paul Van de Water explained why Congress must suspend or raise the debt limit.
- On Social Security, Kathleen Romig testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the case for updating and simplifying Supplemental Security Income.
- On health, Gideon Lukens pointed out how closing the coverage gap and making premium subsidies permanent could cover 7 million uninsured. Jennifer Sullivan described how states are using one-time funds to improve Medicaid home- and community-based services, but longer-term investments are needed.
- On housing, Will Fischer and Erik Gartland emphasized how housing vouchers in the economic recovery bill would sharply cut homelessness and housing instability and Gartland summarized the paper in a policy brief. Gartland highlighted how millions are still months behind on rent after the eviction moratorium ended.
- On food assistance, we updated our quick guide on SNAP eligibility and benefits.
- On the economy, we updated our backgrounder on how many weeks of unemployment compensation are available.
Chart of the Week – Full Refundability Drives Anti-Poverty Impact of Rescue Plan’s Child Tax Credit Improvements
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts recently. Here are some highlights:
Pointless Debt-Limit Politics Are Risking a New Recession
Barron’s
September 24, 2021
Supplemental Security Income benefits haven’t changed in years. Now there’s a push in Congress to alter that
CNBC
September 24, 2021
Biden says he's 'sick and tired' of the wealthiest not paying their fair share in taxes: 'It's time for it to change'
Insider
September 23, 2021
The $3.5 trillion budget promises Americans 12 weeks of paid leave—and workers are all for it
Fortune
September 23, 2021
It’s Not Really a ‘$3.5 Trillion’ Bill
New York Times
September 24, 2021
These government benefits would be at risk if Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling
CNN
September 22, 2021
'Callous' leadership in these states has left millions of Americans without health coverage
CNN
September 22, 2021
Congress considers Medicaid expansion workaround to provide health care to poor Mississippians
Mississippi Today
September 21, 2021
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