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Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Mayor Wilson's Economic Development Budget is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion - Portland Mercury

Portland's budget cuts target social programs and staff to address a $163 million gap, prioritizing business aid over community and climate initiatives.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago

Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding

Republicans prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over expanding social programs in the budget resolution.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

KEY POINTS: Sweden's spring budget bill in less than a minute

The spring budget includes 7.7 billion kronor in new proposals, focusing on electricity support, tax reductions, and various social programs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The $1.3-Million-a-Minute War

The Pentagon has requested $200 billion to fund the war, but even that understates the total cost. Linda Bilmes estimates the Iran war will cost taxpayers more than $1 trillion.
Fundraising
#donald-trump
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US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Budget Proposal Gives Pentagon Record $1.5T Funding, Cuts Social Programs

The White House proposes a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, the largest increase since World War II, prioritizing military spending over social programs.
#trump-budget
fromCommon Dreams
1 month ago
US politics

As Trump Pushes 'Polluters First Agenda,' 2027 Budget Blasted as 'Bloody New Deal' | Common Dreams

Trump's 2027 budget request prioritizes military spending while cutting social and scientific programs, raising concerns about accountability and environmental impact.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's 2027 budget could give the Pentagon the most massive boost in decades

President Trump's 2027 budget prioritizes military spending, proposing $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon amid significant national deficits.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
1 month ago

As Trump Pushes 'Polluters First Agenda,' 2027 Budget Blasted as 'Bloody New Deal' | Common Dreams

Trump's 2027 budget request prioritizes military spending while cutting social and scientific programs, raising concerns about accountability and environmental impact.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's 2027 budget could give the Pentagon the most massive boost in decades

President Trump's 2027 budget prioritizes military spending, proposing $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon amid significant national deficits.
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Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Asks for Taxpayers to Shell Out an Extra $200B to Fund His Deadly, Cost-Raising War

The Trump administration requested $200 billion for U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, with daily costs of $1 billion equaling Medicaid coverage for 16 million people and SNAP for 41 million people.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Asks for Taxpayers to Shell Out an Extra $200B to Fund His Deadly, Cost-Raising War

The Trump administration requested $200 billion for U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, with daily costs of $1 billion equaling Medicaid coverage for 16 million people and SNAP for 41 million people.
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Silicon Valley real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bernie Sanders is unveiling a 5% billionaire wealth tax that would fund $3,000 checks for Americans

Sanders and Khanna propose a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires to fund $3,000 direct payments to Americans earning under $150,000 annually and expand social programs.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This MAGA Daughter Is Furious Over Her Mother's Government Assistance Being Taken Away

A Trump voter said federal cuts left her mother without HEAP heating aid, prompting online commenters to blame her vote and urge personal responsibility.
New York Giants
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Zohran Mamdani's most popular policy is raising taxes on millionaires and corporations, new poll finds

Majorities nationwide support six of Zohran Mamdani's policy proposals, led by raising taxes on millionaires and corporations.
Data science
fromFlowingData
8 months ago

Trust and transparency in government data

Reliable statistical data enables evidence-based social programs and prevents policymakers from operating 'blind' or following biased directions.
#trump-administration
fromQNS
10 months ago
US politics

Queens lawmakers condemn Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as dangerous and unjust - QNS

fromQNS
10 months ago
US politics

Queens lawmakers condemn Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as dangerous and unjust - QNS

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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Teenage pregnancy rates are a barometer of Britain's progress. The tale they now tell is not reassuring | Polly Toynbee

The dismantling of social programs has hindered progress in reducing teenage pregnancy rates in the UK.
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US politics
fromScary Mommy
10 months ago

Fed Strips Eligibility For Head Start & Health Programs From Undocumented Immigrants

The federal government is limiting benefits for undocumented immigrants across health and education programs.
fromFortune
10 months ago

RFK Jr. says HHS will cut off Head Start preschool program for immigrants without legal status

"For too long, the government has diverted hardworking Americans' tax dollars to incentivize illegal immigration. Today's action changes that - it restores integrity to federal social programs, enforces the rule of law, and protects vital resources for the American people."
US politics
#tax-cuts
fromFortune
10 months ago
US politics

What Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' means for tax cuts, Medicaid, national debt, and more

fromFortune
10 months ago
US politics

What Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' means for tax cuts, Medicaid, national debt, and more

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SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
11 months ago

San Jose advocates rally against Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' - San Jose Spotlight

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens essential support for vulnerable families, potentially costing millions in healthcare and welfare funding.
fromsilive
11 months ago

Staten Island special ed school debuts film at NYC Public School Film Festival | In Class column

"Engaging school communities requires a multifaceted approach, incorporating not only educational programs but also events that foster social connections among students, parents, and faculty."
Online learning
fromScary Mommy
11 months ago

"Trump Accounts" Offer $1,000 For Babies Amid Massive Social Spending Cuts

This is a pro-family initiative that will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift up the next generation.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

'We all are going to die': Sen. Ernst offers bleak response to grilling over Medicaid

Sen. Ernst faced backlash for her support of a bill that cuts social programs while benefiting the wealthy.
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