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This week at CBPP, we focused on health and Social Security.
- On health, Laura Harker rounded up the top five reasons why Congress should close the coverage gap. Harker also called on Congress to advance maternal health equity in upcoming economic legislation.
- On Social Security, Paul N. Van de Water released a statement on the 2022 Social Security and Medicare trustees’ reports.
Chart of the Week — Social Security Administration Has Lost Significant Number of Staff
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP's work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:
A health check for Social Security and Medicare
POLITICO
June 2, 2022
A Chicago official applied for a Section 8 housing voucher in 1993 — but only now ‘made it to the top of the waiting list’
MarketWatch
June 2, 2022
States Embrace Structural Shift With Flat Tax, Retiree Tax Cuts
Bloomberg Tax
May 31, 2022
Experts: Texts Could Help Shrink Post-COVID Health-Coverage Gap
Public News Service
May 31, 2022
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