Maureen
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Child Tax Credit Helps Georgia Families Weather Emergencies
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Child Tax Credit Helps Georgia Families Weather Emergencies
The expanded child tax credit came right on time to help a Georgia mother of four avoid homelessness.
Sen. Rick Scott’s Tax Proposal Would Push Millions of Americans Into Poverty
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Sen. Rick Scott’s Tax Proposal Would Push Millions of Americans Into Poverty
Sen. Rick Scott’s proposed minimum income tax would have driven 18.5 million Americans into poverty in 2020.
A Progressive Agenda to Cut Poverty and Expand Opportunity
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A Progressive Agenda to Cut Poverty and Expand Opportunity
An Action Plan to Grow the Paychecks of All, Not Just the Wealthy Few
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An Action Plan to Grow the Paychecks of All, Not Just the Wealthy Few
A keynote address by Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Building Local Momentum for National Change: The 2014 Half in Ten Poverty and Inequality Indicators Report
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Building Local Momentum for National Change: The 2014 Half in Ten Poverty and Inequality Indicators Report
Social Security Disability Insurance: What Does It Mean to American Workers and Their Families?
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Social Security Disability Insurance: What Does It Mean to American Workers and Their Families?
Resetting the Poverty Debate: Renewing our Commitment to Shared Prosperity
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Resetting the Poverty Debate: Renewing our Commitment to Shared Prosperity
Half in Ten Annual Report 2013
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Strengthening Health
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Strengthening Health
We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All
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Building an Economy for All
Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice
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Advancing Racial Equity and Justice
We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.