CHN urges Congress to terminate President Trump’s national emergency declaration
CHN Staff,
February 26, 2019
In a letter signed by CHN Executive Director Deborah Weinstein and sent to every member of the U.S. House, CHN this week urged Congress to vote in favor of a resolution to terminate the President's national emergency declaration regarding the border. This is CHN's letter.
Scrap the Cap
Bridget Rittman-Tune,
February 18, 2019
Today, February 18th, is the last day a millionaire has to pay Social Security taxes this year, while the vast majority of Americans will continue to be taxed for the entirety of the year.
Congress Rejects Trump Program Cuts in Long-Sought Spending Bill, But Bullying Tactics Will Hurt Millions
Deborah Weinstein,
February 15, 2019
Congress approved funding for the remaining quarter of government services, finally enabling housing, nutrition, transportation, Census, justice, environmental and other programs to plan and provide needed services through the end of September.
President Trump is Expected to Declare a Fake State of Emergency
Deborah Weinstein,
February 14, 2019
There are emergencies of his Administration’s making: families unable to seek asylum, far too many immigrants detained, children languishing in harmful detention sites. But there is no emergency that justifies more miles of wall.
The Human Needs Report: FY19 spending deal, missing aid for Puerto Rico, bills to help workers, and more
Lecia Imbery,
February 14, 2019
CHN just released another edition of the Human Needs Report. Read on for the latest on the deal to fund the government and avert another shutdown, a lack of nutrition assistance for Puerto Rico, the President's FY20 budget, bills to help workers and working families, and more. Click here for a PDF version.
