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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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Health Care Reform Victory
After over a year of contentious debate, sweeping health care reform legislation was enacted this week.
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Action on Child Nutrition Reauthorization in the Senate
Senate takes first step to reauthorize child nutrition programs with the goal of ending childhood hunger and reducing obesity.
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Kicking the Jobless When They’re Down
Unemployment Insurance Expires; But Some Jobs Measures Advance in Congress
On March 26, Congress left for a 2-week recess without extending the Unemployment Insurance program.
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Sweeping Changes in the Student Loan Program
Congress passed far-reaching changes in the student loan program resulting in billions in savings in part used to expand the value and availability of Pell grants to college students from low- and moderate-income families.
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