Issues
Trump’s War on the Poor Continues with Latest Attack on SNAP Recipients
The Trump Administration has proposed a rule change that would eliminate food assistance for over 3 million Americans. Under current rules, families can qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, a.k.a. food stamps) if their gross …
Statement by Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York on the Release of the New York State ELA and Math Test Results
August 23, 2019 (New York City) – In response to the publication of the results of New York State’s standardized exams, Jennifer March, Executive Director of Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York (CCC), issued the following statement: “The 2019 …
CCC Statement On Changes to the Public Charge Rule
CCC joins partnering organizations in denouncing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) changes to the public charge rule. The change, officially published today and scheduled to go into effect October 15, will lead to more children in povert …
Tweet Your Support for SNAP Recipients
The Trump administration is looking to cut access to SNAP (food stamps) for 3.1 million Americans. In July, the Department of Agriculture announced it is seeking to eliminate the ability for states to make the SNAP eligibility requirements less restric …
