As Republicans at the federal level prepare to take over majorities in both the House and Senate, some have proposed deeply ...

Whichever combination of legislative vehicles is used, it’s key to keep the focus on the specific policies that Congress puts ...

The government must suspend or raise the limit to prevent default, which would be deeply damaging and disruptive for people ...

The renters’ credit proposal would authorize states to allocate federal tax credits to make housing affordable for low-income renters. Families assisted with credits generally would pay no more than ...

Block grants are fixed pots of money that the federal government gives to states to provide benefits or services. Some policymakers call their block grant proposals "Opportunity Grants" or “merged ...

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Deeply damaging health coverage proposals recently advanced by Republican congressional leaders and conservative think tanks could gain traction in Congress next year. [1] Cutting Medicaid would harm ...

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Non-defense discretionary (NDD) programs comprise domestic and international programs outside of national defense that Congress funds on an annual basis. These programs are called “discretionary” ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income working people. It is a critical tool for fighting poverty and rewarding work in states and congressional ...