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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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Child Tax Credit Improvement Enacted in Financial Rescue Bill
Improvement in the Child Tax Credit that will help 13 million low-income children is signed into law.
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Domestic Spending Extended for Six Months; Almost All Flat-Funded
With 24 hours to spare, President Bush signed a continuing resolution extending most domestic spending through March 6, 2009.
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Congress Enacts Legislation Aimed at Easing Financial Crisis,
But Fails to Address Worsening Recession
Fearing the consequences of more delay in responding to failing financial institutions, frozen credit, and falling stock prices, Congress enacted legislation to throw up to $700 billion at the problem.
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Foster Care Bill Passes
Congress passed the bi-partisan Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (H.R. 6893).
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Humanitarian Immigrants to Receive Extension of SSI Benefits
On September 30, President Bush penned into law a long-awaited extension of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for refugees and other immigrants here on humanitarian grounds.
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Major Victory on Mental Health
The House and Senate managed to reach an agreement on a mental health parity bill and to see it become law before adjourning.
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Premium Assistance for Low-Income Seniors Awaits President's Signature
Legislation to assist low-income seniors with their Medicare Part B premiums made its way quietly to the President's desk this fall.
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