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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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Congress Returns to Lame-Duck Session Facing Full Plate of Unfinished Business
A hefty agenda awaits Congress prior to adjournment which will likely be close to Christmas.
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Will Congress Continue Jobless Benefits to Help the Unemployed, Their Families and the Economy?
If Congress allows UI benefits for the long-term unemployed to lapse on November 30, economists warn that the loss of income to millions during the holiday season and beyond is likely to put our economy further at risk.
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Senate Republicans Say “No” to Women
On November 17, the Senate narrowly failed to overcome a procedural vote allowing debate on the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 3772) that would grant women legal protections against pay discrimination.
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Senate Passes 1-Year Extension of TANF
But No Action on TANF Emergency Fund or Child Support Funding
The Senate acted to continue the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF) for the next year with very modest changes, putting off a thoroughgoing review of the program for poor families with children.
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