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December 01, 2023 “Huge Detriment to Every Family”: IRS Policy Change Puts Child Support Payments in Jeopardy 

Four Key Moments from Work and Welfare and Oversight Subcommittees Hearing on Child Support Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. –State and tribal leaders,…

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November 30, 2023 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Markup of Tax, Trade, and Foster Care Legislation

As prepared for delivery. “Before we begin, I’d like to say a couple of words about our colleague, Dan Kildee,…

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October 25, 2023 Five Key Moments From Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Measuring Poverty

WASHINGTON – The Official Poverty Measure affects federal funding intended to help millions of families living in poverty through programs…

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October 24, 2023 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Measuring Poverty

As prepared for delivery.  “Thank you Chairman LaHood and Ranking Member Davis. “Today’s hearing is, on the surface, about an…

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October 24, 2023 Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement – Hearing on Measuring Poverty

“Good afternoon and welcome. “I want to thank everyone for joining us for today’s hearing on measuring poverty. “My name…

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October 04, 2023 Six Key Moments from Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Child Welfare

WASHINGTON – The complexity of financing for federal child welfare programs stands in the way of protecting vulnerable children, witnesses…

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