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| Cruelty for Cruelty's Sake |
This week, President Donald Trump issued a new, cruel rule that will strip nearly 700,000 struggling people of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits. In its announcement of the rule, the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited a strong economy and protection of U.S. taxpayer money as reasons for the changes to SNAP benefits. But a new CAP survey on voter opinions on the economy, government, and poverty finds that despite headlines touting a booming economy, a majority of voters are still struggling economically, with more than half reporting that they or their family faced a serious personal economic hardship over the past year. Furthermore, a
broad majority of voters across party lines not only oppose cuts to SNAP but want to see the program expanded to ensure families can afford nutritious food throughout the month. If the current economy isn't working for everyday Americans and voters oppose cuts to the program, what excuse is left for the passing of this new rule other than cruelty for cruelty's sake?
See more of what voters think about the economy, government, and poverty in America »
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Missing: Oversight in Trump's Justice Department |
In the upcoming days, the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), led by Michael Horowitz, will be releasing a report related to President Trump's frequent claims that the FBI spied on his 2016 campaign. And while early reports indicate the investigation will refute claims that the FBI did so, the report's focus reflects a troubling trend of the OIG prioritizing investigations into conservative conspiracy theories rather than responding to substantive allegations of serious misconduct in the DOJ. To ensure the integrity of the DOJ, it is essential that this pattern is put to an end through robust, comprehensive oversight efforts.
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Major Stories This Week |
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The State of the Teaching Profession
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Enrollment in teacher preparation programs is decreasing significantly nationwide, spurring discussion among policy experts about how policymakers should address this issue and if the decline has already or will likely lead to national teacher shortages.
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Caring for U.S. Veterans
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Only by understanding how and why the current Veterans Affairs system came into existence—and the pressures that it faces from groups that support veterans—will the administration and Congress be able to take the necessary steps to ensure our veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned.
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Student Loan Crisis for Black Borrowers
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The latest Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) data indisputably show crisis-level outcomes for Black borrowers—results that are not getting better. Policymakers must put forward bigger and bolder solutions for dealing with student debt. |
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State Success Stories: Early Learning
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While home visiting services and affordable, high-quality child care and preschool remain out of reach for far too many families, this column highlights three areas where states have made significant progress this year.
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U.S. News & World Report
Sharp Nationwide Enrollment Drop in Teacher Prep Programs Cause for Alarm
The Nation
The Robots Are Coming for Our Jobs
The Guardian
NATO is not braindead. But it does need a shot of adrenaline, op-ed by CAP's Michael Fuchs
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