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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
How New Federal Student Loan Limits Could Affect Borrowers The new loan limits could make it more difficult for graduate students to finance their education using federal loans. Without adjustments, the value of the loan limits will shrink, potentially affecting access to graduate education.Market Volatility Could Hit Some Retirees Harder Than Others A combination of individual strategies and broader policy reforms could help more people preserve lifelong wealth amid economic volatility.Modernizing Home Appraisals Would Advance Accuracy, Transparency, and Equity By using modern technology, data, and enhanced processes, policymakers could create a more fair, balanced, and accurate appraisal process for all.Cuts to SNAP in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Would Widen the Persistent Gap between Benefits and Food Costs SNAP benefits didn’t cover the cost of a meal in 99 percent of counties in 2024, and the One Big Beautiful Bill changes are expected to further undermine benefit adequacy.The Trump Administration Wants to Shrink the Federal Government’s Role in Disaster Management. Do States Have the Fiscal Capacity to Weather the Storm? Taking on more disaster management responsibilities would be toughest for states at high risk of disasters with low fiscal capacity, such as Louisiana and North Carolina.The Travel Ban Doesn’t Just Keep People Out. It Also Hurts Families Who Are Already Here The new travel restrictions place particular hardship on immigrants already in the US, who now face even greater barriers to reuniting with loved ones.
