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Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Clarke introduces 'SOS Hospitals Act' to prevent Medicaid cuts to safety-net hospitals

The Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act aims to protect Medicaid payments to New York hospitals, essential for serving vulnerable populations. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Jeremy Hunt insists there is ample opportunity' for unemployed to find jobs

Unemployment benefits should be a safety net, not a lifestyle choice. Radical welfare reforms aim to get people back to work. [ more ]
www.npr.org
8 months ago
Mental health

After decades of advocacy, suicide deterrent finally comes to the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has been a high-profile suicide spot, with an average of about two people a month jumping to their deaths since it was built in 1937.
A stainless steel safety net has been installed below the sidewalk of the Golden Gate Bridge to deter people from jumping and catch those who do. [ more ]
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