This week at CBPP, we focused on the economy, the federal budget, federal taxes, state budgets and taxes, food assistance, and health.

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This week at CBPP, we focused on the economy, the federal budget, federal taxes, state budgets and taxes, food assistance, and health.
* On the economy, Sharon Parrott, Aviva Aron-Dine, Michael Leachman, Chad Stone, Dottie Rosenbaum, LaDonna Pavetti, Peggy Bailey, Chuck Marr, and Kathleen Romig called for an immediate and robust policy response ([link removed]) in the face of COVID-19’s grave risks to the economy. Robert Greenstein, Heather Boushey (Washington Center for Equitable Growth), Neera Tanden (Center for American Progress), and Felicia Wong (Roosevelt Institute) noted that the deficit and debt shouldn’t factor into the coronavirus recession response ([link removed]) . Chye-Ching Huang and Stone recommended that America’s response include urgent fiscal policy measures ([link removed]) to address financial
hardship and stave off a severe recession. We also updated our backgrounders on unemployment insurance ([link removed]) and on how many weeks of unemployment compensation are available ([link removed]) , and our chart book tracking the post-Great Recession economy ([link removed]) .

* On the federal budget, Paul N. Van de Water found that a proposed GOP response to the coronavirus pandemic is woefully inadequate ([link removed]) . We also updated our backgrounder on non-defense discretionary programs ([link removed]) .

* On federal taxes, Marr urged policymakers considering fixing an error in the 2017 tax law that affects the restaurant and retail industries as part of a stimulus package to help those industries’ workers ([link removed]) as well.

* On state budget and taxes, Michael Leachman and Jennifer Sullivan warned that some states are much better prepared than others ([link removed]) for the widely expected recession sparked by COVID-19.

* On food assistance, Rosenbaum highlighted that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will strengthen states’ ability to address rising food needs ([link removed]) . Zoë Neuberger pointed out that governors’ coronavirus plans must protect nutrition for pregnant women and young children ([link removed]) .
Rosenbaum, Neuberger, Ed Bolen, and Stacy Dean urged states and the Department of Agriculture to act swiftly to deliver food assistance ([link removed]) allowed by the Families First Act. We updated our state-by-state fact sheets on who benefits from SNAP ([link removed]) .

* On health, Jennifer Wagner urged Medicaid agencies to prioritize enrolling people in Medicaid and making sure they stay enrolled ([link removed]) during the COVID-19 emergency.

Chart of the Week — Low-Income Families Get Much Less Under GOP Stimulus Plan ([link removed])

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A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:

The government’s multitrillion-dollar problem ([link removed])
Politico
March 20, 2020

'Deeply disturbing': Coronavirus impact on Mississippi's economy ([link removed])
The Clarion-Ledger
March 20, 2020

As layoffs skyrocket, the holes in America’s safety net are becoming more apparent ([link removed])
Washington Post
March 19, 2020

Many states are ill-prepared for unemployment benefits surge ([link removed])
Politico
March 19, 2020

‘More Severe Than the Great Recession’ ([link removed])
New York Times
March 17, 2020

Paid sick leave: Who gets it during the coronavirus outbreak ([link removed])
Washington Post
March 16, 2020

Tax Law Changes Make Life Harder for Firms Facing Coronavirus Loses ([link removed])
Wall Street Journal
March 16, 2020

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