Staying out of the economy stops cronyism Aug 12, 2009
It is quite different when a broad policy applies equally to people of like circumstances - a tax cut for those on certain income or childcare assistance for those with children in like circumstances. But it becomes a problem when you narrow it down to particular companies in particular industries - where special benefits go to people who seek special access to get them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Illinois has a budget Jul 18, 2009
The previous budget proposed nearly $10 billion in cuts to the Department of Human Services, which would have slashed funding in a wide variety of areas including people with disabilities, childcare assistance, domestic violence services, addiction treatment, foster care, senior care, Circuit Breaker, college scholarships, vaccines and breast cancer screenings. Contracts cutting the agencies to 50 percent of last year;s levels have already been sent out, but Mautino said they can now be... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Speaking for the most vulnerable Jun 20, 2009
The proposed budget would cut community- and state-provided services by nearly $10 billion, taking away support in a wide variety of areas including people with disabilities, childcare assistance, domestic violence services, addiction treatment, foster care, senior care, Circuit Breaker, college scholarships, vaccines and breast cancer screenings. You do not know one person that isn;t affected somehow or another by the cuts in this state, and you ; that can speak up for yourself, and those of us... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Jindal visits with Pilgrim Pride workers Mar 4, 2009
National emergency grants would give workers access to things like training and childcare assistance, but Lara Smith says she doesn't know how long she can wait for help. "Right now, we've got one foot in the grave and falling in quick, said Smith.". (KSLA.com, LA)
What Limbaugh comment says about Limbaugh Feb 8, 2009
" How silly of me. I should listen to you and annd more often. The "stressor," in this case, was the fact that both the husband and wife submitted paperwork wherein they made false statements to their employer for childcare assistance which they didn't qualify for. They were fired for cause! They brought it upon themselves; they were not laid off, nor did they lose their jobs due to their employer downsizing. Annd's trying to make the point that this instance is one wherein the deaths were... (Montana Standard, MT)
