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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 1d

This week at CBPP, we focused on the #FederalBudget, #SocialSecurity, #health, #StateBudgets and #StateTaxes, and the #economy. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...

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Katie Bergh @katiebergh.bsky.social · 2d

This decision means SNAP participants who live in areas where jobs are scarce in CA, CT, DC, GU, IL, KY, MI, MT, MN, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, VI, and WA will be at risk of being cut off SNAP by the program's harsh & ineffective work requirement even earlier than anticipated.

Ty Jones Cox @tyjonescox.bsky.social · 4d

The megabill limited states’ ability to request waivers of this work requirement in areas with few jobs. But citing no legal authority, USDA announced on Friday that they will be revoking previously approved waivers in 30 days, accelerating this harsh policy in many states.

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Brendan Duke @brendanvduke.bsky.social · 1d

Firing federal employees during a shutdown is not only illegal but must be seen for what it is: blatant extortion.

The Trump Administration is using working people and their families as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt.

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chuckcbpp.bsky.social @chuckcbpp.bsky.social · 2d

New Paper:
CBO finds $1 invested in federal non-defense R & D yields $11.50 over 30 yrs, i.e. wow
Meanwhile, the Trump Admin proposes a 21% cut in non-defense R & D funding– while targeting top universities– posing a threat to future living standards
www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

Administration’s Proposed Cuts to Non-Defense R&D Pose Long-Term Risk to Rising Living Standards | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

New, high-quality research quantifying the powerful impact of federal non-defense research and development shows why the dramatic cuts to non-defense R&D funding proposed by the Trump Administration w...

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 2d

New York’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in New York will face a $12,700 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Jennifer Sullivan @jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social · 5d

There is no time to delay. No one can afford premium hikes like this, and the solution--extending the premium tax credit enhancements--is clear.

Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 5d

Georgia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping began October 1, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Georgia will face a $24,900 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Katie Bergh @katiebergh.bsky.social · 4d

Many SNAP participants will start to see the impacts of the Republican megabill's SNAP cuts in late 2025 & early 2026.

But many more low-income people are at risk of losing food benefits unnecessarily because of how the Trump Administration is implementing those cuts.

Ty Jones Cox @tyjonescox.bsky.social · 4d

Last Friday, USDA issued new info about how some of the Republican megabill’s deepest #SNAP cuts will take effect. This guidance goes beyond what's required by law, setting states up to fail with implementation & increasing the risk eligible people lose SNAP unnecessarily.🧵

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Katie Bergh @katiebergh.bsky.social · 3d

How to make SNAP errors more likely:
1️⃣Pass a law adding a bunch of complex red tape to SNAP
2️⃣Make those changes go into effect immediately
3️⃣Provide no details about how states should implement those changes for months
4️⃣Then cut federal funding for states' admin costs in half

Ty Jones Cox @tyjonescox.bsky.social · 4d

At the same time, states are also facing the megabill's huge unfunded mandate for SNAP costs, which is based on how many errors states make in their SNAP programs. But errors will now be far more likely as states rush to roll out these complex policies on an unrealistic timeline.

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Katie Bergh @katiebergh.bsky.social · 3d

"The policy change under OBBBA that will most severely undercut SNAP’s role in fighting recessions is the transfer, for the first time, of significant program costs from the federal government onto states."

The Hamilton Project @hamiltonproject.org · 4d

SNAP supports both families and the economy during recessions. But the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s SNAP cuts will make the program substantially and detrimentally less responsive to economic downturns, @laurenhlb.bsky.social and Diane Schanzenbach warn.

SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impair recession response - The Hamilton Project

Lauren Bauer and Diane Schanzenbach analyze how SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect the program’s response to recessions.

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Katie Bergh @katiebergh.bsky.social · 3d

With information about how states must implement the megabill's #SNAP cuts trickling out from USDA, we've updated our timeline on when these harmful cuts will start going into effect: www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

Implementing the Harmful Republican Megabill: a Timeline | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The Republicans’ harmful megabill, enacted through budget reconciliation on July 4, 2025, will raise costs for families and take away health coverage, food assistance, and other essentials from...

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 3d

Wealthy individuals and corporations use “drop-kick” loopholes to dodge real estate transfer taxes, costing states tens of millions that could fund public needs. Lawmakers should close them to ensure everyone pays their fair share. www.cbpp.org/research/sta...

States Should Close “Drop-Kick” Loopholes That Allow the Wealthy to Dodge Real Estate Transfer Taxes | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Tax laws work best when they are transparent, apply fairly to everyone, and can raise the revenue required to meet the needs of our communities. Tax loopholes that allow well-resourced people or...

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 3d

Virginia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Virginia will face a $18,000 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 3d

As the shutdown continues, Republicans continue to reject proposals to extend the premium tax credit enhancements. Without action, 22M people with marketplace coverage will face premium spikes next year. These are the people who would be harmed: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...

Marketplace Enrollees Rely on Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for Affordable Health Coverage | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Click on a state to hear a marketplace Navigator or enrollee talk about what it would mean if Congress does not act to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, which otherwise expire at the end of Dec...

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Ty Jones Cox @tyjonescox.bsky.social · 4d

Last Friday, USDA issued new info about how some of the Republican megabill’s deepest #SNAP cuts will take effect. This guidance goes beyond what's required by law, setting states up to fail with implementation & increasing the risk eligible people lose SNAP unnecessarily.🧵

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4d

Idaho’s 2026 ACA marketplace open enrollment begins Oct 15. People are already window shopping, seeing next year’s premiums spike due to expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Idaho will face a $17,900 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 4d

If PTC enhancements expire, thousands of TX families may allow their insurance to lapse. “Without the enhanced tax credits, #ACA enrollees can expect to pay an additional $700 a year in premiums”. @houstonchronicle.com cites CBPP in this #GreatRead: www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

Why 4 million Texans are caught in the middle of the government shutdown

Texas is one of the fastest growing states for enrollment through the Affordable Care Act. The shutdown could decide if they end up paying higher premiums.

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 4d

Poll finds that the majority of people in the U.S. support #ACA subsidy extension: “According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 93% of ACA enrollees receive the tax credit to help reduce costs”. Read more: spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/he...

Majority of Americans support Affordable Care Act subsidy extension, poll finds

The new survey found 78% of the public would like Congress to extend the credit to people with low and moderate incomes

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Kathleen Romig @kathleenromig.bsky.social · 5d

The Trump Admin abruptly ended federal support for a highly effective program that prevents homelessness among disabled people, including veterans. This will mean more people living on the streets, unable to access housing, health care & other supports.

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Trump Administration Abruptly Cut Off Highly Effective Support for Disabled People Experiencing Homelessness | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The Trump Administration abruptly ended federal support for a highly effective intervention that helps disabled people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access benefits to help them stabilize...

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 5d

These are real people facing real consequences if Congress doesn’t act to extend the enhancements ASAP. Tracy, a customer service representative, is facing premium increases of $103 a month, which would force her to cut back on other essentials like gas and groceries. (3/4)

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 4d

CBPP’s @kathleenromig.bsky.social data access concerns surrounding Frank Bisignano’s role as CEO of the #IRS: “Previously there were hurdles that the SSA and IRS commissioners would have to sign off on, but now it’s the same guy.” #GreatRead via @govexec.bsky.social : www.govexec.com/management/2...

Bisignano to lead IRS in addition to SSA duties, raising questions about the Senate confirmation process

Experts warned that the move could further facilitate the consolidation of Social Security and IRS databases for use in immigration enforcement.

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday, #SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano was named CEO of the #IRS. Here is CBPP’s @kathleenromig.bsky.social on the news, as quoted in this #GreatRead via @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/soci...

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Kathleen Romig @kathleenromig.bsky.social · 6d

Alarming news this morning that Social Security head Frank Bisignano has been named “CEO” of IRS, a move that raises 3 major concerns:

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Bessent Picks Social Security Chief Frank Bisignano as IRS CEO

The Social Security head will do double duty at the tax agency while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent retains his formal title as acting IRS commissioner.

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 5d

Georgia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping began October 1, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Georgia will face a $24,900 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 5d

The Trump Admin abruptly ended federal support for SOAR, a program that helped disabled people experiencing homelessness access vital disability benefits. Congress should direct the Admin to restore this highly effective, low-cost support. www.cbpp.org/blog/trump-a...

Trump Administration Abruptly Cut Off Highly Effective Support for Disabled People Experiencing Homelessness | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The Trump Administration abruptly ended federal support for a highly effective intervention that helps disabled people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access benefits to help them stabilize...

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Jennifer Sullivan @jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social · 5d

Some policymakers say that that Congress can delay extending the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) enhancements until later this year but the problem is more urgent than that. thehill.com/policy/healt...

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