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In case you miss it, the Voices for Human Needs blog published several timely pieces the last two weeks:

Unlawful Shut Down of Consumer Agency Endangers Working Families, Honest Businesses, the Economy
By the National Consumer Law Center

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is essential to protect ordinary people from unfair, deceptive, and abusive financial practices. Financial companies have shown time and time again that they cannot police themselves. Yet it is under vicious attack from the Trump administration and Elon Musk. READ MORE »

This Bill Would Slash City and State Funding for Not Facilitating Mass Deportations
By Ben D'Avanzo

Congress is soon expected to consider the “No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities” Act. Despite its name, this bill will force cities and states to choose between facilitating mass deportations or losing otherwise unrelated health, education, transportation, domestic violence response, and other funding. READ MORE »

You Could Save Thousands of Dollars This Tax Season (2025)
By Kathryn Menefee

Tax season has arrived! Between now and April 15, you should plan to file your tax year 2024  taxes. Follow the steps in this article from the National Women's Law center to make sure you don’t miss out on any tax benefits for you and your family. READ MORE »

Advocacy Group, Unions Sue Treasury Department Over Illegal DOGE Data Access
By Alliance for Retired Americans

The scale of the intrusion into individuals’ privacy is massive and unprecedented,” the complaint states, adding “People who must share information with the federal government should not be forced to share information with Elon Musk or his ‘DOGE.' READ MORE »

Replacement Benefits for SNAP Theft Victims Should Be Permanent
By Salaam Bhatti

A single mom makes her way through the grocery store, loads her cart and swipes her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card. It’s a normal event. Except, this time, the card doesn’t work. She tries again, and again. Only to learn the horrifying reality that her account is empty. READ MORE »

The Trump Administration’s Federal Funding Freeze Signals a Broader Attack on Economic Security
By Lelaine Bigelow

In the first few weeks, the Trump administration executed a chaotic and aggressive policy blitz, issuing more than 300 executive actions. These actions signal a stark shift in federal priorities—one that threatens to erode the economic security of millions of Americans. What message can Americans take away from confirmation hearings, executive orders, and agency memos
READ MORE »

Budget Reconciliation and Immigration Policy: Potential Areas of Impact for 2025

By Heidi Altman and Ben D’Avanzo

This analysis from our member at the National Immigration Law Center provides an overview of the reconciliation process from the lens of policies that impact immigrants, highlighting the potential and limits of this legislative tool to carry out anti-immigrant proposals. READ MORE »

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