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This week at CBPP, we focused on poverty and inequality, health, federal taxes, Social Security, and the economy.
* On poverty and inequality, Arloc Sherman and Matt Broaddus outlined ([link removed]) three things to look for in next week’s release of Census figures on poverty, income, and health insurance.

* On health, Paul N. Van de Water recommended ([link removed]) that Congress remember low-income Medicare beneficiaries as it considers legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable. Tara Straw noted ([link removed]) that congressional proposals to ban surprise medical bills would protect patients while lowering both consumer and federal costs. Jessica Schubel answered ([link removed]) frequently asked questions about the Affordable Care Act’s state innovation waivers and Medicaid.

* On federal taxes, Chuck Marr explained ([link removed]) how the Working Families Tax Relief Act would benefit more than 49 million children and 3 million teachers and child care workers.

* On Social Security, Paul N. Van de Water argued ([link removed]) that taxing Social Security is sound policy. We updated ([link removed]) our chart book on Social Security Disability Insurance.

* On the economy, we updated ([link removed]) our chart book on the post-Great Recession economy.

Chart of the Week — Progress on Boosting Income, Reducing Poverty Has Slowed Since 2015 ([link removed])

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

Trump’s new rule to punish immigrants just shows how bad American jobs are ([link removed])
Washington Post
September 5, 2019

Here’s who could lose food stamps under Trump’s proposed changes ([link removed])
PBS NewsHour
September 5, 2019

A Cynical Way to Make Poor People Disappear ([link removed])
Politico
September 4, 2019

White House still considering tax cut bypassing Congress that Trump seemed to rule out last week ([link removed])
Washington Post
August 30, 2019

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