Congress puts families first
CHN,
March 30, 2018
Editor’s note: The Coalition on Human Needs is participating in the Children’s Blog Carnival, hosted and sponsored by the Children’s Leadership Council. Today’s post is authored by Donna Butts, Executive Director of Generations United. This post originally appeared on Medium. In the coming weeks, look for additional posts from a wide...
How to fill the rest of 2018
Lecia Imbery,
March 28, 2018
A piece in The Hill today says that “Republican leaders are mulling what to do for the rest of the year…” It goes on to say that legislative activity will slow down dramatically after Congress returns from its spring recess so members can spend more time campaigning before the November...
Launching today: The Kids Blog Carnival
CHN,
March 28, 2018
Editor’s note: Beginning today and continuing into April, the Coalition on Human Needs is participating in the Kids Blog Carnival, hosted and sponsored by the Children’s Leadership Council. Today’s introductory post is authored by CLC Executive Director Randi Schmidt. In the coming weeks, look for additional posts from a wide...
The Human Needs Report: The Highs and Lows of the FY18 Omnibus Spending Package and more
Lecia Imbery,
March 27, 2018
CHN just released another edition of the Human Needs Report. Read on for the highs and lows in the FY18 omnibus spending package, the future of the Farm Bill, and a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. Click here for a PDF version. Appropriations Package Passed with Important Gains for Human Needs Programs After...
Omnibus appropriations bill marks progress, but promises remain unfulfilled
CHN,
March 23, 2018
Deborah Weinstein, Executive Director of the Coalition on Human Needs, issued the following statement Friday, March 23 in response to passage of the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill: “After years of shrinking services, Congress approved final spending levels that will reduce the erosion that has occurred in many human...
