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This week at CBPP, we focused on federal tax, housing, state budgets and taxes, and social security.
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On federal tax, Chuck Marr, Kris Cox, Stephanie Hingtgen, Arloc Sherman, Sarah Calame, and Jabari Cook explained how the proposal from Senators Romney, Burr, and Daines to expand the Child Tax Credit is a step forward but falls short, while targeting low-income families to pay for it. Marr also stressed how despite its flaws, the Romney proposal creates an opening for bipartisan action.
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On housing, Sonya Acosta described how a House bill would fund housing vouchers and other key investments to reduce homelessness and help with rising housing costs.
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On state budgets and taxes, Iris Hinh pointed out how public engagement and transparency is key to states and localities using federal aid to advance racial equity.
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On social security, Kathleen Romig discussed how Senator Rubio’s parental leave proposal would weaken Social Security.
Chart of the Week — Millions of Low-Income Families Worse Off Under Romney Plan
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:
Republican proposal reignites child tax credit expansion plans
K-12 Dive
July 8, 2022
Poverty gap for Black and Latino senior citizens grew over last decade
Rocky Mountain PBS
July 7, 2022
Restricting abortion may mean more children in poverty. Indiana already lags on funding.
Indianapolis Star
July 6, 2022
How Cities and Counties Are Thinking Big With Their ARPA Plans
Route Fifty
July 5, 2022
What to Do Now to Prepare for the Next Recession
New York Times
July 2, 2022
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