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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM

A federal agency has returned billions of dollars to consumers. Musk wants to end it.

Elon Musk wants to eliminate the largest consumer protection agency in the federal government. John, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in 2011 as a direct result of the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession that came after. The…
  Dominique Espinoza, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM

BREAKING: Congress to vote on No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Congress is set to vote on the No Bailouts for Sanctuary Cities Act, anti-immigrant legislation that would punish welcoming and safe cities. John, Congress is set to vote in the coming weeks on the No Bailouts for Sanctuary Cities Act, a cruel piece of legislat…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Re: Elon Musk and the Trump administration are coming for your earned benefits

Together, we have beat back these attacks before. And together, we must do it again. John, In an hour of chaos and confusion on Tuesday night, House Republicans narrowly passed legislation to implement at least $2 trillion in funding cuts, heavily targeted to Me…
  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Fight back against attacks on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid

Together, we have beat back these attacks before. And together, we must do it again. John, We’ve been talking a lot about the House vote at approximately 6 pm ET today on a right-wing budget that cuts $880 billion from Medicaid. But it’s not just Medicaid that’s…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM

In case you missed it: Voices for Human Needs blogs

Dear John, In case you miss it, the Voices for Human Needs blog shared several timely pieces in the last week, including a few re-shares from our members: Letter to the House of Representatives on the FY 2025 Budget Resolution By the Coalition on Human Needs We strongly urge …
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Send a message to Congress before tomorrow’s vote

Your urgent action is needed again today. John, Our work pushing back against a budget that steals from the poor to hand even more tax breaks to the wealthy is working. Last week, 8 Republicans in swing districts wrote to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson expres…
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
February 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Re: BREAKING: House returns this week to vote on cruel budget cuts

House Republicans explicitly say they want to implement cuts to human needs programs in order to fund extension of Trump tax cuts. John, This week, the U.S. House will vote on a budget resolution that lays the groundwork to cut at least $880 billion from Medica…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
February 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM

BREAKING: House returns this week to vote on cruel budget cuts

House Republicans explicitly say they want to implement cuts to human needs programs in order to fund extension of Trump tax cuts. John, First steps have now been taken in the House and Senate towards a massive shift of the nation’s wealth away from everyday pe…
  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Re: Tell Congress: The GOP budget will cost lives

They are seeking $1.1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and SNAP to pay for tax breaks for the richest 1%. John, Right-wing proposals to cut $2 trillion from critical programs to pay for $4.5 trillion in tax breaks are not unstoppable. If Democrats unanimously oppose…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Are you eligible to file your taxes using Direct File? Open this email to find out.

Last year, during Direct File’s pilot program, taxpayers in the 12 participating states received more than $90 million in refunds and saved an estimated $5.6 million in tax preparation fees. John, It’s tax season, and thanks to our work together, Direct File is …
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM

36 million people are at risk of losing Medicaid

House Republicans are preparing to introduce a new tax and funding plan, which could include onerous work reporting requirements for Medicaid. John, The Republican leadership in the House of Representatives is preparing to unveil a massive tax and funding bill t…
  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Re: BREAKING: SNAP food assistance benefits are under threat in a right-wing government

Republicans in Congress and the White House want to take food assistance away from millions. John, SNAP provides much more than just food assistance: It is a critical support system that promotes food security, economic well-being, and better health outcomes. T…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM

[TAKE ACTION] Demand Congress reject cuts to SNAP food assistance

Republicans in Congress and the White House want to take food assistance away from millions. John, Congressional Republicans and right-wing think tanks are proposing extreme cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that could result in milli…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Russell Vought is too extreme. Tell the Senate to reject his nomination

Russell Vought wants to take the power of the purse away from Congress and give all the power to Donald Trump. John, Last week, the new administration moved to freeze millions of dollars to local communities―prompting a huge public outcry, lawsuits, and the Offi…
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
February 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Re: Elon Musk and Charles Koch

Donald Trump and his billionaire supporters are causing chaos in order to distract from their trillions of dollars in cuts to human needs programs. John, We’re fighting an uphill battle against billionaire special interests led by Elon Musk, Charles Koch, and th…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
February 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Elon Musk and Charles Koch

Donald Trump and his billionaire supporters are causing chaos in order to distract from their trillions of dollars in cuts to human needs programs. John, Donald Trump threw the entire federal government into chaos earlier this week when the White House budget of…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM

In case you missed it: Voices for Human Needs blogs

Voices for Human Needs blogs: Reporting Washington D.C. to you Dear John, In case you miss it, the Voices for Human Needs blog published several timely pieces the last couple of weeks: Freezing the Freeze: Trump’s Unlawful Attempt to Disrupt a Vast Array of Needed Programs is…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Demand Congress reject anti-sanctuary cities legislation

President Trump is trying to punish cities that don’t go along with his cruel deportation programs. John, On the day of his inauguration for a second term, Donald Trump issued a flurry of Executive Orders targeting vulnerable communities, including immigrants. …
  Dominique Espinoza, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM

We must stop them from defunding critical food and health programs

President Trump is trying to punish cities that don’t go along with his cruel deportation programs. John, Congress is likely to vote soon on a piece of legislation that would ban federal funding for any program that doesn’t exclude undocumented immigrants. Any c…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Robbing Peter to pay Paul

Donald Trump and the GOP want to impose draconian cuts to Medicaid in order to extend Trump’s tax handouts to the rich. John, Congressional Republicans are looking for a way to dramatically cut vital assistance in order to fund the extension of the 2017 Trump ta…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM

This is exactly what a billionaire-controlled government looks like:

Together, we will not rest as our communities and the services they need are under attack. John, Late yesterday, the Trump administration announced an across-the-board freeze of federal funding that will impact millions of households and communities. One analysi…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM

[TAKE ACTION] Demand Congress save PBS and NPR

Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency plans to defund the Public Broadcasting System. John, In a November 20, 2024 op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk laid out in detail how his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to “cu…
  Deborah Weinstain, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM

The USPS is a lifeline

Donald Trump is back in office and the USPS is under threat. John, Trump is back in office and once again, he and the Postmaster General he appointed―Louis DeJoy―are trying to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS). During DeJoy’s term as Postmaster …
  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Tell the Senate to Reject Russell Vought as head of the OMB

Trump’s pick to lead the OMB―arguably the most critical office in the executive branch―is a threat to our society. John, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget is an architect of the far-right Project 2025.1 And, Trump has tasked him…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Russell Vought is a danger to Medicaid

Trump’s pick to lead the OMB―arguably the most critical office in the executive branch―is a threat to our society. John, The Office of Management and Budget “... touches every function of government and every sector of the economy, which makes it central to the…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM

The assault on vulnerable communities and American democracy has already begun.

Thanks to you and our nationwide network of grassroots advocates, we’re ready for this moment and the fight ahead. John, Donald Trump has been in office for just 24 hours and his assault on vulnerable communities and American democracy has already begun. In his…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM

MLK vs. Trump: Today’s contrast is striking

Donald Trump’s Inauguration Committee funds must be investigated. John, “When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism are incapable of …
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Re: People need care and a plan to reduce costs, not cuts to critical programs and services

House Republicans are beginning the implementation of Project 2025. John, Tomorrow, Donald Trump will take the oath of office and start to implement an agenda that seeks to slash Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, drastically cut SNAP’s nutrition benefits, el…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM

A cruel agenda was introduced

House Republicans are beginning the implementation of Project 2025. John, Everyone deserves the right to a safe home, nutritious food, and quality health care. In the wealthiest country in the world, the U.S. can provide that―but instead, right-wing politicians …
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Stop the elimination of the Department of Education

Linda McMahon is the most grossly unqualified nominee for Secretary of Education in more than a century. John, The Department of Education, as we know it in its current form, was established in 1979 with the passage of the Department of Education Organization Ac…
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Re: The cruelty has begun before Inauguration Day

Republicans are proposing $5 trillion worth of cuts to human needs programs in order to offset a $5.5 trillion tax giveaway bonanza. John, Once again extremists are putting the wants of their wealthy donors before the needs of the many. Their proposal to cut $5 …
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM

A $5 trillion cut to human needs to pay for a $5 trillion tax scam for the rich

Republicans are proposing $5 trillion worth of cuts to human needs programs in order to offset a $5.5 trillion tax giveaway bonanza. John, It’s happening. We’re less than one week from Donald Trump’s second inauguration and Republicans in Congress have proposed …
  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM

re: Tell the U.S. Senate: Don’t scapegoat immigrants, reject the “Laken Riley Act”

Anti-immigrant Members of Congress have long sought to dehumanize and stigmatize immigrants by conflating immigration with decreased public safety. John, The Senate returns today at 3pm ET and its first order of business is debating an anti-immigrant bill that p…
  Dominique Espinoza, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM

[take action] Demand the U.S. Senate reject anti-immigrant legislation that undermines constitutional protections

Anti-immigrant Members of Congress have long sought to dehumanize and stigmatize immigrants by conflating immigration with decreased public safety. John, This week, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on an anti-immigrant bill that right-wingers hope is the firs…
  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Tell the Senate to reject Dr. Oz’s nomination

We cannot allow someone who financially benefits from the destruction of Medicare to lead the agency that runs it. John, With only days left until his inauguration, Donald Trump continues his streak of nominating unqualified extremists to critical cabinet positi…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Dr. Oz is a danger to public health

We cannot allow someone who financially benefits from the destruction of Medicare to lead the agency that runs it. John, A peddler of dubious weight-loss supplements, a promoter of the drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID, and an inconsistent record on vaccina…
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Re: We're playing offense against the new administration

The House has kicked off Trump’s mass deportation plan. John, Even before Donald Trump is sworn into office, we’re preparing for the fight ahead. We know that whether it’s attacks on immigrants or cuts to critical programs and services from Medicaid to housing t…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM

BREAKING: House passes legislation targeting undocumented immigrants

The House has kicked off Trump’s mass deportation plan. John, In what is proving to be the opening salvo in the upcoming fight over immigration, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that would require detention without possib…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM

The congressional majority is slim and divided. Here’s what we can do together:

Join us for our webinar where we’ll strategize how we can fight back against harmful policies and program cuts. John, We must not wait until Inauguration Day to start organizing our defense of children, older Americans, immigrants, and low-income communities. Whe…
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
January 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Re: Join us on January 7th for our path forward

Join us for our webinar where we’ll strategize how we can fight back against harmful policies and program cuts. John, Happy New Year. With a new Congress being sworn in tomorrow, we’re preparing for the fight ahead. In case you missed Deborah’s email from last w…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Re: What we’re grateful for in 2024

We have a big fight ahead of us in 2025 and we can’t fight back without your support. John, After the year we’ve had, it can be somewhat difficult to find joy. As we close out 2024 and enter 2025, I wanted to point out a few things that we here at the Coalition o…
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 2:33 PM

We have a future to build

We have a big fight ahead of us in 2025 and we can’t fight back without your support. John, As we close out 2024 we want to thank you for your powerful work on behalf of vulnerable communities, fighting dangerous legislation and demanding critical investments in …
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 29, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Re: We’ve got big plans for 2025

We appreciate the support and encouragement from you. John, We are so grateful for supporters like you. This past year, with your help, we were able to send hundreds of thousands of messages to members of Congress and other decisionmakers in support of an economy…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 28, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Thank you

We appreciate the support and encouragement from you. John, A new Congress will be sworn in next week and I wanted to share with you what members of Congress have said about our critical work. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) said of CHN’s tireless work: "For the p…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 27, 2024 at 3:50 PM

We must work together to beat back attacks

Join us for our webinar where we’ll strategize how we can fight back against harmful policies and program cuts. John, We at the Coalition on Human Needs hope you are having a restful and restorative holiday season. We end the year preparing for an onslaught of p…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 23, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Trump’s IRS nominee would likely allow rampant tax evasion by the ultra-wealthy

Donald Trump has nominated Billy Long to lead an agency he voted to abolish. John, Donald Trump has nominated former congressman Billy Long to lead the IRS, years before Biden’s IRS Commissioner’s term will expire. Over the past decade Mr. Long has attempted to …
  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Re: Here’s what members of Congress have said about CHN:

John, When a new Congress is sworn in on January 3rd, majorities in the House and Senate will be seeking to cut funding for Medicaid and other critical programs relied upon by millions of Americans. We will defend against cuts. By showing that people nationwide …
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM

We’re going on offense in 2025

John, Congress has adjourned for 2024 and when they return in the New Year, we’ll have our work cut out for us. Even before the new presidential administration, beginning January 20th, there will be attempted action in the new Congress to “fast track” mass depor…
  Dominique Espinoza, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 6:14 PM

[TAKE ACTION] Tell Congress to pass the Neighbors, Not Enemies Act to protect immigrant communities

Donald Trump plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to mass deport millions of immigrants. John, On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump used extremist and dehumanizing language to describe immigrants and asylum seekers in the U.S. and at our b…
  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM

A danger to public health

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. poses a significant threat to public health and safety. John, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. must not be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. Mr. Kennedy has promulgated a vast number of conspiracy theories and disproven claims that d…