John, I bet you’ve heard about the debt ceiling.
Last month, some House Republicans were calling for devastating cuts to child programs. But advocates like you spoke out. Here’s the latest news: - Congress passed a compromise debt ceiling bill on Thursday
- It’s better than past proposals — but still not great for kids and families
- Federal spending will increase by just 1% each of the next two years
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It’ll limit the impact of child-focused programs — especially when you account for inflation
The next step for lawmakers is deciding how much funding to give to different programs.
The next step for us, John, is pushing them in the right direction. If we don’t protect programs that families rely on, hundreds of thousands could lose life-changing support. So, we’ll be in touch when the timing is right. I hope you’ll join us then. Thanks for being a voice for kids, |
