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The Human Needs Report is the Coalition on Human Needs'
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populations. It is published every other week while Congress is
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Historic Vote for Economic Recovery;
President Signs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Friday February 13th turned out to be an auspicious day for the nation when both the House and Senate voted for final enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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Domestic Spending for This Year Awaits Final Approval;
The Process for Funding in 2010 is Underway
Congress intends to complete work on FY 2009 appropriations by passing an omnibus bill soon after it returns from President’s Day recess on February 23 with work on the FY 2010 soon to follow.
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Critical Children’s Health Bill Enacted into Law
A significant victory in children’s health was won on February 4, 2009 when President Obama signed into law The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA).
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