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The Human Needs Report is the Coalition on Human Needs'
newsletter on national policy issues affecting low-income and vulnerable
populations. It is published every other week while Congress is
in session.
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Final Agreement on the Budget Awaits Congress’ Return
The House and Senate approved their own versions of the FY 2009 Budget Resolution on March 13 and 14, and then left Washington for a two-week recess.
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Mortgage Crisis from the Perspective of Homeowners
While the Administration focuses on ameliorating the impact on financial markets and warns against congressional overreaction to limit the number of foreclosures, congressional leaders are gearing up to act on behalf of at-risk homeowners.
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Last Chance for Farm Bill
When Congress returns on March 31 it will have two weeks to work out the details of the Farm Bill or likely have to put off passing a new bill until next year.
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Second Chance Act - Reentry Bill Awaits President’s Signature
The Second Chance Act is designed to help ex-offenders reenter their communities successfully.
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