This week at CBPP, we focused on housing, food assistance, health, Social Security, and the economy.

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This week at CBPP, we focused on housing, food assistance, health, Social Security, and the economy.
* On housing, Peggy Bailey stated ([link removed]) that a rule from the Trump Administration would reverse communities’ progress toward meeting fair housing obligations.
* On food assistance, we updated ([link removed]) a report noting that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps 1.3 million low-income veterans.
* On health, Paul N. Van de Water noted ([link removed]) that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains likely to reduce federal budget deficits substantially in coming years, despite December’s repeal of three ACA taxes. Jessica Schubel highlighted ([link removed]) states reconsidering Medicaid work requirements. Aviva Aron-Dine explained ([link removed]) why states can’t protect themselves from the harmful effects of ACA repeal. We released ([link removed]) a piece showing how Medicaid agencies can address gaps in determining eligibility.
* On Social Security, Kathy Ruffing pointed out ([link removed]) that Social Security Disability Insurance is still shrinking. We also updated ([link removed]) a report stating that Social Security benefits are modest.
* On the economy, we updated ([link removed]) our chartbook tracking the post-Great Recession economy.

Chart of the Week – Disability Insurance Applications and Awards Have Fallen Significantly Since 2010 Peak ([link removed])

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

HUD seeks to roll back Obama rule on housing desegregation ([link removed])
Associated Press
January 7, 2020

Trump Administration Quietly Goes After Disability Benefits ([link removed])
HuffPost
January 7, 2020

Income Inequality in America Continues its Inexorable Rise ([link removed])
Forbes
January 7, 2020

IRS Personal Income-Tax Audits Drop to Lowest Level in Decades ([link removed])
Wall Street Journal
January 6, 2020

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