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September 10, 2021 at 7:17 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – September 10, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - September 10, 2021   The (mostly) back-to-school edition. Millions of kids are back in school – some for the first time in 18 months. Polling shows paren…

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

September 10, 2021 at 7:11 PM

[Tell Congress!] Now is our chance to pass this essential investment budget

We have an historic opportunity to invest in our future -- paid for by making the rich and corporations pay their fair share. Tell Congress: President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan is critical to our communities and our future―dramatically re…

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

September 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Learn! Sign up! (Webinar today at 2 p.m. ET) Putting Census data to work to fight to reduce poverty.

The Census Bureau creates massive amounts of data. Learn how to use this information to fight for our shared priorities. John, In just a few hours, CHN is hosting our "Annual Poverty Prep Webinar." Join us at 2 p.m. ET today for this important training to learn w…

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

September 7, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Monthly cash payments are reaching millions of families. Demand Congress make them permanent.

Today, we’re joining with our allies at the Children’s Defense Fund to call our Senators and Representatives, urging them to make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent. John, Right now, millions of families are receiving monthly payments between $250 - $300 per…

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September 6, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Poverty and Hardship ― Then and Now

Join CHN’s Annual Poverty Prep Webinar: Poverty and Hardship – Then and Now Join CHN’s Annual Poverty Prep Webinar: Thursday, September 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE Every year, CHN provides training on what to expect from the Census Bureau’s a…

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

September 5, 2021 at 2:23 PM

[Sign!] Tell Congress to cut childhood poverty in half. Make the Child Tax Credit permanent!

Together, we must fight childhood poverty. Tell Congress: "Nearly 11 million children live in poverty in the United States. That’s 1 out of every 7 children nationwide. Congress must make the Child Tax Credit permanent." ADD YOUR NAME John,…

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

September 4, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Re: Keep our ads rolling to fight for this historic budget!

Keep our ads rolling! Demand Congress pass these critical investments in human needs. John, Did you know a handful of Democratic members of Congress are standing in the way of the critical investments we need to lift up millions of people in our country? Senator…

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September 3, 2021 at 7:58 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 CHN's latest podcast episode, which examines the intersection between housing and homelessness, health care, and policy…

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

September 3, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Powerful corporations are playing defense. Let's keep up the pressure to pass this historic budget>>

Keep our ads rolling! Demand Congress pass 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. We are making some powerful interests nervous—and we have to kee…

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September 2, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Poverty and Hardship – Then and Now

Join CHN’s Annual Poverty Prep Webinar: Poverty and Hardship – Then and Now Join CHN’s Annual Poverty Prep Webinar: Thursday, September 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE Every year, CHN provides training on what to expect from the Census Bureau’s a…

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

September 2, 2021 at 5:37 PM

Re: [Sign!] Medicare must be EXPANDED to cover vision, hearing and dental

Send a letter to Congress and demand they close the Medicaid coverage gap, expand Medicare and fight for our shared priorities. John, Right now, 2.2 million Americans don’t have access to health care coverage because their states have not expanded Medicaid throug…

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

September 1, 2021 at 9:10 PM

Tell Congress: Close the Medicaid coverage gap!

Send a letter to Congress and demand they close the Medicaid coverage gap, expand Medicare and fight for our shared priorities. Tell Congress: "The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear how critically important it is to have a health care plan you can rely on…

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

August 31, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Defend our voting rights!

Demand the Senate pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to defend our right to vote. Tell the Senate: "Our voting rights are under attack. The House has already passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to create national voting standa…

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

August 29, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Re: Just $5.1 billion of $46 billion in authorized renter aid has been dispersed. That must change!

Together, we are demanding the White House push state and local governments to get billions in backlogged rental aid out the door. John, Did you know that the conservative majority of the Supreme Court issued a ruling this week that throws out the federal evicti…

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

August 28, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Just $5.1 billion of $46 billion in authorized renter aid has been dispersed. That must change!

Together, we are demanding the White House push state and local governments to get billions in backlogged rental aid out the door. Tell the White House: "Tens of billions of dollars of rental assistance must reach renters and landlords. The Supreme Court r…

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August 27, 2021 at 8:03 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 examines the plight of America's caregivers -- and what Congress can do to help. And we report on new data and studies showing …

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

August 27, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Re: The House approved a $3.5 trillion budget plan! Now, the real work begins

A majority victory in the House on Tuesday sets the stage for a month of essential work to demand Congress invest in human needs. John, The House has approved the Senate's $3.5 trillion investment plan. But the work in Congress to pass this historic investment p…

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

August 26, 2021 at 4:51 PM

Saturday: Join CHN and our allies in person or virtually to fight for our voting rights.

Together, we must fight back to defend our democracy and our right to vote! John, Voting rights are under attack in the United States. Since January, 48 states have introduced 389 bills that amount to shameful, outright voter suppression. And many have already be…

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

August 25, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Keep the pressure on Congress to make sure they go Big & Bold!

A majority victory in the House on Tuesday sets the stage for a month of essential work to demand Congress invest in human needs. John, The U.S. House returned to Washington and in a close 220-212 vote, advanced a historic $3.5 trillion budget blueprint that mak…

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

August 23, 2021 at 3:54 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Pass the $3.5 trillion Senate investment plan

This is our chance to demand the House of Representatives votes for critical investments in human needs. John, Did you know the House of Representatives is returning to Washington today -- and they plan to vote on the Senate-passed $3.5 trillion investment plan …

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

August 22, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the $3.5 trillion Senate investment plan

This is our chance to demand the House of Representatives votes for critical investments in human needs. John, On Monday, the U.S. House is returning to Washington. We are very close to passing a historic $3.5 trillion Senate budget that invests in people, famili…

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August 21, 2021 at 7:03 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 new data that show how effectively the newly expanded Child Tax Credit already is reducing hunger and economic hards…

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

August 21, 2021 at 3:37 PM

Re: Make sure Congress holds firm on the Senate's $3.5 trillion budget plan

We must make sure Congress passes these critical investments in human needs. John, This is a pivotal moment. A handful of Democratic members of Congress are standing in the way of the investments we need. It's our job to help make sure this legislation passes. …

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

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

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

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

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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