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fromIndependent

Roderic O'Gorman: By paying fuel protesters' 'ransom' on carbon tax, the Government has set a dangerous precedent

The carbon tax supports essential government programs like social protection payments and the Warmer Homes Scheme.

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fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Alameda County communities prepare for more hunger amid cuts to food stamps

Federal cuts to social safety programs are impacting food assistance for refugees and immigrants in California.

fromwww.npr.org

Senate confirms Trump's pick for new role of fraud enforcement at Justice Department

Colin McDonald was confirmed as assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement, focusing on government program fraud amid bipartisan support for anti-fraud efforts.

fromRealagriculture

67 options and counting: Navigating the complex landscape of farm incentive programs

Canadian farmers face a growing number of sustainability incentive programs that create administrative burdens, confusion, upfront costs, and unclear financial benefits as major programs end.

fromEntrepreneur

A New AI Robot Is Helping Seniors Combat Loneliness

ElliQ, a proactive AI companion for older adults, initiates conversations, reduces loneliness significantly, and is being distributed by state programs.

Ottawa not on track to meet 2026 deadline for $10-a-day child care: report | CBC News

Canada is unlikely to meet the 2026 deadline for $10-a-day child care services nationwide.

from24/7 Wall St.

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Could Give Some Retirees an Extra $120,000

The Big Beautiful Bill provides significant tax changes, benefiting seniors with potential lifetime savings of $120,000.

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from24/7 Wall St.

US politics

Social Security Says I Owe $13,000, but I've Never Applied for Benefits. Is This a Mistake?

from24/7 Wall St.

Retirement

Are There Really Dead People Still Receiving Benefits? My Sister Thinks So

from24/7 Wall St.

Retirement

7 Lesser-Known Social Security Programs and Provisions

from24/7 Wall St.

US politics

Social Security Says I Owe $13,000, but I've Never Applied for Benefits. Is This a Mistake?

from24/7 Wall St.

Retirement

Are There Really Dead People Still Receiving Benefits? My Sister Thinks So

from24/7 Wall St.

Retirement

7 Lesser-Known Social Security Programs and Provisions

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fromThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics

California State Workers Resist Back-to-Work Orders - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Temporary government benefits for workers tend to become permanent, making reversing them difficult for lawmakers.

fromArs Technica

Industry groups are not happy about the imminent demise of Energy Star

Energy Star encourages voluntary energy savings and enhances consumer choice in appliances, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas reduction.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | More Babies, but Little Support for Them?

Mr. Trump's hypocrisy is clear. While wanting to increase the number of children being born, he cuts programs to protect their health before and after birth.

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fromFast Company

How Trump's team has disrupted $430 billion in federal funding so far

"Instead of investing in the American people, President Trump is ignoring our laws and ripping resources away," said Murray and DeLauro, who are the top Democrats on the Appropriations committees in Congress.

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fromABC7 New York

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

The Education Department is resuming collections on defaulted student loans, allowing wage garnishments starting May 5, 2024.

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