Federal Spending Bill for '06 Passes

On February 1, 2006, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the budget bill by a vote of 216 to 214. (All Democrats, one Independent and 13 Republicans voted against it.) The bill cuts $38.8 billion from the federal budget, slashing federal funds for programs like college aid, child support, Medicaid, and child welfare. What with the cuts mean for programs serving families in your state? For an easy-to-understand overview, we recommend the Coalition on Human Needs' state fact sheets.