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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.
To Stay in the Labor Force, Older Workers Need to Know Their Rights When They Become Ill or Injured Paid medical leave benefits could help newly ill and injured workers know their rights and stay in the workforce.Overturning the ACA Would Increase Uninsurance among People of All Ages, Races, and Ethnicities If the Supreme Court overturns the ACA, coverage and federal spending on health care will fall in every state, and health care providers will experience sizable decreases in revenue.How Community-Based Organizations Serve Trauma Survivors in Women’s Prisons Most women enter prisons and jails with trauma or posttraumatic stress disorder and victimization experiences. Correctional institutions can’t provide the assistance they need, but other organizations can.State GDP Data Confirm We’re in a Very Different Kind of Recession New data expose how the unique vulnerabilities of certain industries and workers have affected the economy in unprecedented ways.Appraisal Waivers Have Helped Homeowners Find Payment Flexibility Amid Pandemic-Induced Economic Struggles For many homeowners, the increased use of appraisal waivers has provided a tangible financial benefit during COVID-19.