BEYOND THE NUMBERS
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This week at CBPP, we focused on poverty and inequality, housing, and the economy.
- On poverty and inequality, Sharon Parrott testified before the House Budget Committee on how COVID relief efforts achieved historic gains against poverty and hardship while bolstering the economy.
- On housing, Erik Gartland’s chart book highlighted how relief measures reduced hardship for renters during the pandemic, but many still struggle to pay rent.
- On the economy, we updated our chart book tracking the recovery from the pandemic recession.
Chart of the Week — Renters of Color Face Greatest Hardship
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:
These renters were hit hardest by the pandemic and they're still struggling
CNN
June 17, 2022
Thousands could lose health care when the federal public health emergency expires
Wisconsin Examiner
June 16, 2022
Mitt Romney’s challenge to Joe Manchin — and to fellow Republicans
Washington Post
June 15, 2022
If Housing Is a Health Care Issue, Should Medicaid Pay the Rent?
New York Times
June 14, 2022
Local leaders, experts, speak to effectiveness of American Rescue Plan at congressional hearing
American City and County
June 14, 2022
These 10 states have been hit hardest by Social Security staffing cuts, contributing to long waits for customer service
CNBC
June 13, 2022
The 'Impossible' Federal Standard States Can't Meet as They Work to Assist Low-Income Families
Route Fifty
June 13, 2022
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