Nov 21, 2024 · The notion that the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is what restricts presidential authority to impound funds enacted by law is contrary to legal precedent — and to the Constitution.

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that pursues federal and state policies designed both to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways.

Dec 17, 2024 · The government must suspend or raise the limit to prevent default, which would be deeply damaging and disruptive for people across the U.S., financial markets, and the economy.

Apr 3, 2024 · Closing the coverage gap would increase health insurance coverage, reduce racial health disparities, and improve health care access, health outcomes, and financial security.

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Ilene Stein is the Vice President for Government Affairs at the Center. In this role, she directs the Center’s overall work with federal policy makers and national organizations and provides...

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that pursues federal and state policies designed both to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways.

May 3, 2024 · Older adults and people with disabilities who have low incomes often face challenges accessing affordable health care. Medicare Savings Programs offer them significant help with the costs of Medicare premiums and cost sharing.

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” because policymakers have discretion to decide their funding levels each year through the appropriations process — in contrast to “mandatory” programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and ...

With about 248,000 retailers participating in SNAP nationwide, the program represents an important public-private partnership. These stores, ranging from big-box superstores and supermarkets to specialty stores, farmers markets, and convenience stores, redeemed a total of about $55.6 billion in benefits in fiscal year 2019. While the majority of stores fall into the convenience and grocery ...