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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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Obama Economic Recovery Plan Starts to Take Shape in House
Important Gains; Some Disappointments
The House on January 15 released a plan totaling $825 billion over two years, with $550 billion in direct spending and $275 billion in tax cuts.
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SCHIP on Track to Become Law
A children’s health bill could be one of the first pieces of legislation incoming President Barack Obama signs into law.
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House Passes Bills Addressing Discrimination in the Workplace
On January 9, the House passed two bills important to restoring fairness for women workers.
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Congress Votes to Release Second Half of $700 Billion Bailout Bill
In September, amid concerns that inaction would result in the collapse of the banking system and potentially bring down the global economy, the Bush Administration pleaded with Congress to respond to a request for a $700 billion bailout.
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