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We must not surrender to fear. We must not let progress be erased. We must hold the line. - The Boston Globe Policymakers in Washington must hold the line and reject the misguided leaders in Congress that will lead to more people struggling to pay their bills.

Commentary from @weayonnoh.bsky.social -- We must not surrender to fear. We must not let progress be erased. We must hold the line.
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Congressional Republicans have been busy. Budget Resolution set in motion.

💵 $880 billion: Cuts to Medicaid
💵 $230 billion: Cuts to SNAP

WHY? “Tax cuts for the wealthy do not pay for themselves.”

There is no mention of help with eggs or gas though 🤷🏽‍♀️

“The American Bar Association supports rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law…And we do not stand alone. Our courts stand for the rule of law as well.”

Join us tonight at Rhode Island College and let’s talk about policies.

Special guests: Jessica Vega @rikidscount.bsky.social and @leonelafelix.bsky.social

Cc: @epi-ri.bsky.social

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EPI is thrilled to announce that our powerhouse policy expert & world-class colleague & friend, @divyanair.bsky.social, has been promoted to Senior Policy Analyst for Children & Families.

Congratulations on this much-deserved promotion!👏🏾📢🫡

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Steve Frias, Boston Globe reporter Ed Fitzpatrick, @weayonnoh.bsky.social & host Jim Hummel at today's taping of A Lively Experiment at RI PBS.

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Thank you to all panelists for a wide-ranging & substantive conversation!