The 2017 Trump Tax Law Was Skewed to the Rich, Expensive, and …
Jun 13, 2024 · Policymakers and the public should understand that the 2017 Trump tax law was skewed to the rich, was expensive and eroded the U.S. revenue base, and failed to deliver …
A Closer Look at Who Benefits from SNAP: State-by-State Fact …
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program, reaching 38 million people nationwide in 2019 …
Chart Book: Tracking the Recovery From the Pandemic Recession
Apr 3, 2024 · Relief Legislation, Better Virus Control Key to Solid Jobs Recovery. Total nonfarm employment fell by 1.4 million jobs in March 2020 and a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, …
SNAP Is Linked With Improved Health Outcomes and Lower …
Dec 14, 2022 · While existing research has established a strong association between food insecurity and physical and mental health, the evidence that food insecurity causes poor …
Policy Basics: The Housing Choice Voucher Program
Sep 30, 2024 · What Is the Housing Voucher Program? Individuals and families with low incomes use vouchers to help pay for privately owned housing. The program is federally funded and …
Policy Basics: Introduction to Medicaid | Center on Budget and …
Apr 14, 2020 · In 2018, Medicaid provided health coverage for 97 million low-income Americans over the course of the year. In any given month, Medicaid served 32 million children, 28 million …
State Budgets Basics | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
May 24, 2022 · State budget decisions should matter to all of us. State budgets affect the quality of life of workers, families, and communities across the nation ― they decide the fate of roads, …
Policy Basics: Deficits, Debt, and Interest
Nov 20, 2024 · Deficits (or surpluses), debt, and interest are three central budget concepts. For any given year, the federal budget deficit is the amount of money the federal government …
Economic Growth: Causes, Benefits, and Current Limits
Apr 27, 2017 · The beneficiaries don’t fit anyone’s reasonable definition of a small business. They include hedge fund managers, consultants, and investment managers, who are among the …
Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis Requires Expanding …
Oct 27, 2022 · Closing the housing affordability gap will require a comprehensive housing strategy, including developing new units, preserving existing affordable housing, and …