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Spotlight convenes diverse voices across the political spectrum to drive informed debate and action on economic opportunity.
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Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.
Faced With Piles Of New Paperwork, People Are Losing Food Stamps
Arizona’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rolls have plummeted, offering a possible preview of national trends as states try to avoid new federal penalties.
Impact Of Cash Transfers On Child Health In The U.S.—What Is Known And What Questions Remain
Cash transfer programs are a promising strategy for improving families’ economic security because of their relative simplicity and respect for individuals’ autonomy. Policy makers have increasingly also looked to cash transfers as a tool to improve child health.
Trump Administration Reimposes 'Public Charge' Rule
The Trump administration on Thursday revived a policy that gives immigration officers wide authority to deny green cards to people they deem likely to rely on public assistance, a significant change that could deter hundreds of thousands of immigrants from using such programs.
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