off the charts POLICY INSIGHT BEYOND THE NUMBERS Home Blog In Case You Missed It... In Case You Missed It... September 24, 2021, 4:30 pm | By CBPP 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 Share Chart on Facebook Share Chart on Twitter Chart 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 Don’t miss any of our posts, papers or charts — follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. CBPP Share Facebook Twitter Print Email PreviousMillions Still Months Behind on Rent After Eviction Moratorium EndsNextOlder Adults Benefit If Congress Closes the Medicaid Coverage Gap and Boosts Premium Tax Credits Stay up to date Email address Submit Receive the latest news and reports from the Center