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Amid devastating disasters, advocates demand aid for states and territories
David Elliot,
May 2, 2019
Advocates for disaster aid barnstormed senators’ offices Wednesday as a coalition pressed for funding to address what arguably has been the most costly and devastating series of natural disasters to hit both states and territories in the U.S. in modern history. Wednesday marked the first day of a National Week of Action for groups demanding aid for devastated areas. The groups kicked off their activities with a news conference on Capitol Hill.
Strolling Thunder storms the U.S. Capitol
Morgan Williams,
May 2, 2019
A “storm” was brewing today on Capitol Hill for ZERO TO THREE'S third annual Strolling Thunder event. Families from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. strolled through the halls to urge their members of Congress to #ThinkBabies and prioritize early childhood policies. Parents – with babies in tow -- emphasized quality, affordable child care, time for parents to bond with their babies, healthy emotional development, and strong physical health and nutrition.
CHN supporters share their payday lending stories
David Elliot,
April 30, 2019
Tamara Fettes of Rice Lake, Wisconsin has her own payday lending story to share. Tamara is one of 1,078 CHN supporters from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. who have submitted comments in opposition to an effort by the Trump Administration to roll back an Obama-era rule that would protect consumers from predatory payday and car title lenders. The Trump Administration’s proposed rule is currently in its public comment period, which means anyone and everyone can submit comments.
Who’s hurt by payday lending?
Bridget Rittman-Tune,
April 26, 2019
It is well known that the payday lending industry targets the most vulnerable among us. Particularly vulnerable are African Americans, victims of domestic violence, and veterans as well as active members of the military. The Trump Administration is pushing to roll back an Obama-era rule that would protect consumers from predatory payday and car title lenders. Before they can do that, staff must take into account comments from the public. CHN and many of our allies are working to generate comments opposing this rollback.
We Need Tax Relief for Working Families, Not the 1%
Morgan Williams,
April 25, 2019
Low-income American families are currently facing a host of financial challenges: wages are stagnant, child-care costs are soaring, rent in many cities is skyrocketing, and that’s only naming a few. As a result, 40 percent of Americans would be unable to cover a $400 emergency expense. On April 10th, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Working Families Tax Relief Act, a bill that would expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for adults with and without children, improve the Child Tax Credit (CTC), and establish a Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) for families with children under six years old.
