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Demand Congress use its “power of the purse” to hold Trump accountable

Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7 of the U.S. Constitution says: “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.”

The President of the United States does not have unlimited authority to decline congressional appropriations and decide what gets funded and by how much depending on his whims and which political adversaries he wants to punish.

By hijacking congressionally appropriated funds, Donald Trump and Elon Musk (and his unqualified, unscreened team) are yanking funding from people and programs in our communities―which will have a real impact on many of our neighbors as they face frozen funding for critical human needs programs that people rely on to survive.

Congress must stand up to stop this lawless power grab.

Click here write a letter demanding Congress to defend its “power of the purse” and hold this lawless administration accountable.

 

 

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Coalition on Human Needs: Special Post-Election Webinar

November 9, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Watch a recording of this webinar here. See slides here and handout here.

There is so much on the line with the election and so much uncertainty regarding the outcome. Join the Coalition on Human Needs for an hour of clarity on Monday, November 9th at 1 p.m. ET. You’ll hear from Senator Sherrod Brown; Jared Bernstein, noted economist and economic adviser to former Vice President Biden; Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and other important leaders. You’ll learn up-to-date details regarding the state of play of the election — the implications its outcomes will have for human needs programs over the next four years, and likely congressional decision-makers.

No matter the outcome of the election, those with low incomes and other vulnerable people will need strong advocacy over the next four years. Join us to learn what we think comes next. You’re welcome to forward this notice to your colleagues or networks.

Full line-up of speakers:

  • Senator Sherrod Brown
  • Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
  • Jared Bernstein, economist and economic adviser to former Vice President Biden
  • Clarissa Martínez-de-Castro, Deputy Vice President, UnidosUS
  • Richelle Friedman, Director of Public Policy, Coalition on Human Needs
  • Deborah Weinstein, Executive Director, Coalition on Human Needs

 

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November 9, 2020
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Coalition on Human Needs