The SNAP Gap: Why millions of Americans will face a food scarcity crisis this month and next
David Elliot,
February 7, 2019
The Trump Shutdown is over, but some of its consequences are still playing out. Millions of SNAP recipients will face very real food shortages later this month and next -- due to the shutdown itself as well as the underlying inadequacy of the SNAP program.
Five State of the Union Questions
Deborah Weinstein,
February 5, 2019
As President Trump prepares to deliver the State of the Union, we ask five questions.
‘When People Vote, America is Stronger’ – Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA)
Morgan Williams,
January 31, 2019
On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the House Judiciary Committee held an inaugural hearing for H.R. 1, the For the People Act, introduced by Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD). The comprehensive bill aims to reduce the role of money in politics, restore ethical standards and integrity for government, and strengthen laws protecting voting rights.
The Shutdown’s Aftermath: Yes, Government Has a Role. Now We Have to Contain the Damage
David Elliot,
January 30, 2019
As our nation finally emerged last week from the five-week shutdown, the longest in history, something perhaps significant happened on the exit ramp. Americans, it seems, were reminded that government plays an important role in their lives.
CHN on the shutdown agreement: ‘A Break for All the Hostages’
Deborah Weinstein,
January 25, 2019
Today, President Trump announced that he would sign a temporary spending bill to reopen the government through February 15. The Senate and House must vote to send such a bill to him, and they are expected to do so, very soon.
