THE CHILDREN’S MONITOR
Impact of Cash Assistance: Brief
Child Trends released a brief on the impact of cash assistance, like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, for families with infants and toddlers that have low incomes. Cash assistance is
House Bans Earmarks in Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill
Congress was back from recess last week and the Appropriations Committees have hit the ground running, particularly in the House, where the deadline for members to submit their requests is March 24th, 2023. This week,
House Hearing on the Fentanyl Crisis
On March 1, 2023, The House Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance held a hearing titled, “The Fentanyl Crisis in America: Inaction is No Longer an Option.” Under the jurisdiction of the House Judiciary
Senate Judiciary Hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment
On February 28, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee hosted a hearing entitled, “The Equal Rights Amendment: How Congress Can Recognize Ratification and Enshrine Equality in Our Constitution.” Presiding Chair, Senator Dick Durban (D-IL), led the
“Care Can’t Wait” Day of Action on Child Care and Paid Leave
On February 28, 2023, the Care Can’t Wait Coalition hosted a Day of Action on Columbus Circle. The coalition advocates for the trifecta of aging and disability care, paid leave, and childcare and is promoting
House Hearing on the Southern Border
The House Committee on Homeland Security held its first hearing of the 118th Congress on February 28, 2023, titled, “Every State is a Border State: Examining Secretary Mayorkas’ Border Crisis.” Under the leadership of Chairman
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