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August 20, 2021 at 5:40 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – August 20, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - August 20, 2021   The CTC-and-SNAP-to-the-rescue edition. The Delta variant is spreading rapidly, making up more than 98 percent of new COVID-19 cases in th…

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August 20, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Congress must decide: Invest or fall short

We must make sure Congress passes these critical investments in human needs. John, We are close to passing a historic $3.5 trillion budget that invests in people, families and communities. The U.S. House is returning to Washington on Monday —and a handful of De…

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August 18, 2021 at 4:25 PM

Re: Tell Congress: End rental voucher wait lists!

Send a letter to Congress to expand rental assistance through the $3.5 trillion reconciliation budget bill. John, Did you know providing rental vouchers to all eligible households would lift 9.3 million people above the poverty line and cut the child poverty rate…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Tell Congress: End rental voucher wait lists!

Send a letter to Congress to expand rental assistance through the $3.5 trillion reconciliation budget bill. Tell Congress: The Senate advanced a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, creating an opportunity to address the affordable housing crisis in the Unite…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 15, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Re: For 50 years, Congress has failed to match Social Security’s benefits to real living costs

Did you know that 1 in 6 Social Security beneficiaries rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income? John, Eight-six years ago, FDR signed Social Security into law, ensuring no one should have to retire into poverty. Over the years, Social Security ha…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 12:20 PM

86 years ago today, FDR signed Social Security into law

Did you know that 1 in 6 Social Security beneficiaries rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income? John, For 86 years, Social Security has delivered every monthly check in full and on time. But if no action is taken, all beneficiaries will see a 20% …

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August 13, 2021 at 8:06 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reports on the just-completed Week of Action in favor of immigrant justice, reminds readers that the second round of Child Tax …

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 7:30 PM

We’re on the verge of the biggest investment in working families since FDR and the New Deal

Your senators need to hear from you! Tell them to be bold with the forthcoming budget. John, Thanks to your hard work and advocacy, the Senate voted this week to advance a $3.5 trillion investment in our future. But this fight is far from over. Moderates such as…

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August 10, 2021 at 7:51 PM

Defend against bad amendments that could undermine the size and scope of the investments we’re fighting for

Senators could slash health care investments, so that poor people continue to be denied Medicaid in some states and so that Medicare won’t cover hearing, dental or vision. John, The Senate just voted 50-49 to advance a budget resolution that can make the kinds of…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Vote-a-rama: Demand senators reject cuts to critical programs

This is an all-hands-on-deck moment. John, This week the Senate will vote on the framework of President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. A draft of the budget was just released and it covers many areas that we’re fighting for, including: A multi-year continuati…

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August 9, 2021 at 5:51 PM

Re: [Action required] Millions of undocumented immigrants need our support

Congress has a chance to create a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants living in the U.S., regardless of their current immigration status. John, Did you know there’s precedent for passing immigration policies through budget reconciliation rules? In 2…

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August 8, 2021 at 3:19 PM

Re: A pathway to citizenship for millions of Americans

Undocumented immigrants are Americans. Period. John, There are few issues that generate overwhelming majority support in our country. Supporting immigration is one of them. In a recent Gallup poll, by a 75-21% margin, Americans believe immigration is a “good thi…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 7, 2021 at 12:30 PM

This is our moment: Demand Congress create a pathway to citizenship

Undocumented immigrants are Americans. Period. John, Millions of undocumented immigrants in our country deserve a pathway to citizenship. Next week, the Senate is poised to vote on a budget resolution, and Senate Budget Committee Chair, Bernie Sanders, has alloc…

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August 6, 2021 at 8:34 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reports on plans to push for better and less expensive health care and paid leave for every worker during the August congressio…

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August 6, 2021 at 6:30 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – August 6, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - August 6, 2021   The August Awakening edition. Yes, COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are way up – a trend experts say may continue into the fall. Yet there is also…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Undocumented immigrants are Americans. Period.

Congress has a chance to create a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants living in the U.S., regardless of their current immigration status. Tell Congress: "There are millions of immigrants in the U.S. who serve our communities as first responder…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Re: We face a fundamental choice >>

This is our chance. We must make an investment in human needs. John, Republicans, and some moderate Democrats, say we can't afford the investments needed in our communities and our future. They’d rather protect the Trump tax cuts for the wealthy. But the reality…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 4:12 PM

Tell Democratic Senators to stop making Mitch McConnell "pleased"

This is our chance. We must make an investment in human needs. John, As the Senate prepares to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure package this week, all eyes now turn to the budget being crafted by Senate Budget Committee Chair Bernie Sanders. Through budget…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Tell your Senators: We face a fundamental choice

We must make an investment in human needs. Tell Your Senators: "We have a fundamental choice: Invest in human needs or continue to fall short. Vote 'yes' on a $3.5 trillion budget to invest in people, families and communities—paid for by making the rich and…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 3:26 PM

Re: We must keep fighting to make Medicaid and Medicare stronger

Today, on Medicare and Medicaid's 56th anniversary, we must renew the fight for legislation that ensures health care is a right not a privilege. John, Did you know that we have the opportunity to expand and improve Medicare and Medicaid without obstruction by Mi…

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July 30, 2021 at 9:40 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reports on tomorrow's expiration of the CDC moratorium on evictions and the desperate efforts underway to help low-income rente…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 5:10 PM

We must keep fighting to make Medicaid and Medicare stronger

Today, on Medicare and Medicaid's 56th anniversary, we must renew the fight for legislation that ensures health care is a right not a privilege. John, 56 years ago today, Medicare and Medicaid were enacted, guaranteeing the right to basic health care services to…

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July 29, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Strengthen Unions Now >>

Now is the time! We need to fight to strengthen unions and rebuild the middle class . John, For decades, workers’ rights have faced relentless attacks. But now, we have an opportunity to make a historic change. Demand Congress pass the Protecting the Right to Org…

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July 28, 2021 at 10:27 PM

Only 1 in 4 households who qualify for rental assistance is able to receive it. Tell Congress to act >>

With Congress debating both an infrastructure bill and a budget reconciliation package, now is the time to demand an expansion of Housing Choice Vouchers. John, The federal moratorium on housing evictions is about to expire on July 31st and millions of Americans …

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July 27, 2021 at 8:41 PM

Safe. Drinking. Water.

We’re demanding Congress invest $100 billion to fix our crumbing water infrastructure. John, There is no debate. There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Any amount of lead in our drinking water can have devastating, lifelong health effects on children…

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July 26, 2021 at 9:55 PM

[take action] Get the lead out of our drinking water

The Senate could vote as early as tonight to begin debate on the legislation that would invest $100 billion to fix our crumbing water infrastructure. Tell Congress: "There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Clean drinking water is a human right. He…

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July 25, 2021 at 2:01 PM

RE: President Biden has called for rewarding work, not wealth

We are on the verge of being able to give working people in the U.S. a major boost. John, Wondering what's in the $3.5 trillion budget resolution that we’re fighting for? CHN and our allies are fighting to pass this critical legislation trillion through budg…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

July 24, 2021 at 1:54 PM

President Biden has called for rewarding work, not wealth

We are on the verge of being able to give working people in the U.S. a major boost. John, The Senate is lining up the votes to pass a historic, $3.5 trillion piece of legislation through reconciliation. But we need to build a national movement to demand this legi…

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July 23, 2021 at 8:01 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog unveils our newest Podcast episode, which features child and families advocate and North Carolina mom Joy Spencer. We also disc…

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July 23, 2021 at 6:01 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – July 23, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - July 23, 2021   The Pandemic of the Unvaccinated edition. New COVID-19 infections are on the rise in all 50 states, in some cases sharply. The Delta variant i…

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July 22, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Demand Congress protect seniors and people with disabilities!

Join CHN and our national coalition to demand Congress protect seniors and people with disabilities Tell Congress: "The care economy is the foundation of our economy, supporting millions of seniors and people with disabilities. At the same time, care worker…

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July 21, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Add your name! Help more than 2 million Americans get essential health care

Conservatives in Congress are doing whatever they can to stop this from happening. But we can expand Medicaid without them. Tell Congress and local officials: We must expand Medicaid. Leaders in Congress and throughout the 12 remaining states, who have yet …

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July 20, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Tell Majority Leader Schumer: climate justice and equity must be included in the infrastructure bill

We will not tolerate a compromise that undermines our basic goals. Failure to include strong environmental provisions, for example, will once again leave people with low incomes and communities of color to bear the brunt of climate change. Tell Majority Lead…

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July 19, 2021 at 6:32 PM

End the crisis in child care and early education!

In many parts of the country, families pay more than $10,000 a year for child care per child. John, We face a crisis in child care and early education in the United States. The pandemic made this dire situation even more difficult, as families struggle to find an…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

July 18, 2021 at 4:54 PM

Re: Tell Congress: End the crisis in child care and early education!

John, Families in every state struggle to find and pay for quality child care. This has only gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. CHN is part of a national coalition effort to demand Congress act to make child care more affordable and to ensure child care …

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July 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Together, we must end the crisis in child care and early education

Tell Congress: "We must prioritize fixing our broken child care and early education system. Child care and pre-school will help to rebuild our economy now, and will help children throughout their lives. Fund child care so it doesn’t bankrupt families with l…

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July 16, 2021 at 8:09 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reports on the historic rollout of the Child Tax Credit expansion, who it is helping, why it is important, and why it absolutel…

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July 16, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Today: CHN webinar details how to achieve economic recovery to advance racial equity

John, With President Biden in office, we've already made significant progress in addressing deep-seated racial inequities and economic disparities for children, youth, and families. And now, with Senate Democrats having arrived at a $3.5 trillion budget blueprin…

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July 13, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Demand Congress include a pathway to citizenship for millions of Americans

Immigrants are essential, and we must create a viable pathway to citizenship for people who are living, working and raising families in our country. Tell Congress: As Congress moves forward on a human infrastructure bill, it must act decisively and include …

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July 12, 2021 at 8:52 PM

This Friday, learn how YOU can move our agenda forward when Congress is on recess

This Friday, CHN is hosting an essential webinar that will share how we can lock in our human needs agenda in the forthcoming budget reconciliation package. John, This Friday, CHN is hosting an essential webinar that will share how we can lock in our human needs a…

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July 10, 2021 at 1:50 PM

[take action] Stop Elon Musk’s union busting by passing President Biden’s American Jobs Plan

Union workforces mean better wages and safer working conditions Tell Congress: "Stop Elon Musk’s union busting by passing President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, including critical protections for working people." ADD YOUR NAME John, If pas…

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July 9, 2021 at 9:09 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reports on the nation's impending eviction crisis and what happens when the CDC moratorium on evictions ends July 31. And we un…

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July 9, 2021 at 6:36 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – July 9, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - July 9, 2021   The door-to-door-vaccination-drive edition. As of Thursday, 605,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. The CDC estimates that the more dangerous D…

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July 8, 2021 at 3:11 PM

Tell Google: Remove harmful ideologies that perpetuate hate from your podcasts

Did you know that Google Podcasts is offering a home for conspiracy theories and white supremacy? Tell Google: Hate speech does not belong on Google Podcasts. Take immediate action to remove podcasts hosted by conspiracy theorists, white supremacists and …

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July 6, 2021 at 6:19 PM

What comes next, and the strategy moving forward

When Congress adjourns for recess this August, we have an ideal opportunity to build momentum for lasting change. John, We’ve made significant progress in addressing economic disparities for children, youth, and families with the passage of the American Rescue P…

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July 4, 2021 at 3:37 PM

Re: Here's how we can fight to protect our voting rights

This Fourth of July, demand Congress pass legislation to protect our voting rights. John, Just a few days ago, the 6-3 conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court issued a terrible ruling that undermined voting rights in our country. In her blistering dissent…

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July 3, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Defend our voting rights this Fourth of July >>

This Fourth of July, demand Congress pass legislation to protect our voting rights. John, Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. The right to vote freely without discrimination is essential to elect lawmakers who will fight for our priorities. This week's S…

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July 2, 2021 at 7:25 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog unveils the latest episode of our brand new podcast, which examines the importance of making the Child Tax Credit permanent and…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 9:27 PM

At a time when millions of people are living paycheck to paycheck―just one emergency away from financial ruin―billionaires and corporations are seeing their wealth and profits soar.

We can address generations of economic inequality, systemic racism, education and healthcare disparities, inequities in housing and childcare, and more! John, President Biden has proposed critical investments in our future―investments that will benefit families a…

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June 30, 2021 at 2:39 PM

reining in Big Pharma’s greed and profits

Did you know that Americans pay more than twice as much for prescription drugs as people in other countries? John, Did you know that Americans pay more than twice as much for prescription drugs as people in other countries, even as our tax dollars pay for researc…

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