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This week at CBPP, we focused on federal tax, the federal budget, the economy, state budgets and taxes, health, and Social Security.

On federal tax, Stephanie Hingtgen called on Congress to support mothers by expanding the Child Tax Credit. Samantha Jacoby explained how a Biden proposal would eliminate tax-free treatment for many of the wealthiest households’ annual income.
On the federal budget, Richard Kogan and David Reich updated their explainer on the process of budget reconciliation.
On the economy, Chad Stone noted three reasons why inflation fears shouldn’t block a well-designed economic package. Stone also tweeted on the most recent jobs numbers.  
On state budgets and taxes, Iris Hinh and Ed Lazere emphasized that the flexible Fiscal Recovery Funds offer states a tool to advance environmental justice.
On health, Sarah Lueck and Laura Harker explained that reducing marketplace premiums and closing the coverage gap can avert a large rise in uninsured individuals.
On Social Security, Kathleen Romig and Sam Washington updated a report on how policymakers should expand and simplify Supplemental Security Income.

A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:  

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