CHN Urges the Senate to Separate DHS Appropriations Bill from Larger Package, Reject DHS Funding
January 26, 2026
House Tax Bill Would Encourage Dynastic Wealth Hoarding by Further Weakening the Estate Tax
Jon Whiten,
May 21, 2025
Blog post by ITEP, a member of CHN
A wealthy couple could leave $29.99 million to their heirs in 2026 without paying a cent of estate tax.
Broken Promises: Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Bill Would Cut Medicare
Natalie Kean and Julie Carter,
May 21, 2025
Blog post by Justice in Aging, a member of CHN
The GOP takes direct aim at Medicare, gutting eligibility and restricting access to benefits, while also cutting Medicaid in ways that would harm people who are dually eligible for both programs.
The House Republicans’ Budget Bill Guts Basic Needs Programs for the Most Vulnerable Americans to Give Tax Breaks to the Rich
Bobby Kogan,
May 20, 2025
Blog post by Center for American Progress, a member of CHN
If enacted, this would be the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in a single law in U.S. history.
The House bill to slash basic needs: Call your Rep, spread the word, and don’t let up.
Deborah Weinstein,
May 20, 2025
Editor’s note: Based on remarks by Deborah Weinstein, CHN’s Executive Director, during the Virtual Rally reaching thousands of people, 5/19/25. Here’s what the House budget bill does: If you have $4.3 million or more in annual income, next year you’ll gain an average of $390,000 in tax breaks. If you’ve...
House Ways & Means Reconciliation Proposal Forsakes Everyday People to Benefit the Wealthy
Ashley Burnside,
May 19, 2025
Blog post from CLASP, a member of CHN
These proposals will deepen income inequality and reward wealthy Americans and corporations at a time when everyday Americans are struggling.
