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In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog summarizes a recent, outstanding PBS NewsHour series that examined America's safety net -- and found holes. And we celebrate Care Workers Recognition Month with a special event at the White House. Meanwhile, we list six reasons why all of us should be promoting IRS Direct File as we approach April 15 Tax Day. Meanwhile, if you know of colleagues, friends, family members or others who you think should subscribe to the weekly Voices blog summary, please encourage them to do so here.
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This week on the blog...
PBS NewsHour examined America's safety net. It found holes.
April 12
As we mark Care Workers Recognition Month, advocates, political leaders, and the media are becoming more aware of the importance of building a care economy. Recently, PBS NewsHour embarked upon a five-part series entitled “America’s Safety Net.” The powerful series touched upon many of the issues we consider to be part of care infrastructure – Medicaid, Medicare, ACA, affordable housing, and the once-expanded Child Tax Credit, just to name a few. READ MORE »
April is Care Workers Recognition Month -- and the White House took note.
April 11
Crystal Gail Crawford already had spent 15 years in the child care industry and was working as a nanny when the pandemic hit. “I loved my job,” she said at the White House this week. “But like many of you, I lost my job during the pandemic. And then I was in a terrible car accident – suddenly I found myself without a job and (with) chronic back pain.” READ MORE »
Six reasons to promote IRS Direct File now
April 10
As Tax Day nears, the need to connect more eligible people to Direct File, a new digital tax filing tool from the IRS, is becoming more urgent. Direct File allows eligible taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the IRS securely, quickly, and for free. April 15 is the last day for most eligible filers to use IRS Direct File during this pilot year. READ MORE »
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