Economists predict stormy weather ahead
In a live webcast conference yesterday, top left-to-moderate economists painted a grim picture, especially with the current Republican-induced paralysis in Congress.
GOP “pledge” condemned as flim-flam
It's being called a "public relations" ploy, a kind of "Herbert Hoover economics," whose "numbers don't add up.."
“Ageing and raging” seniors demand Calif. budget
There were signs: "So they take from the sick and the poor!" "Seniors count - seniors care!" "Ageing and raging!" and there were songs: "Let's put the home care in and take the tax cuts out!"
30,000 mentally ill may be cut off in Texas
The national average for mental health care spending is $103 per capita, but in Texas, it is $34, yet the state Legislature is planning drastic cuts.
Budget impasse hurts millions of Californians
Programs affecting millions of Californians face a double-whammy: delays in funding, and uncertainty about what funding they will ultimately receive.
“Most successful social insurance” celebrates 75th birthday with a warning
“We are here today to celebrate it, and to demand that our elected officials keep their hands off of it,” said Nan Brasmer of the California Alliance of Retired Americans.
Progressives launch budget fight a year early
NEW YORK - Though this year's city budget, one of the most austerity-driven in recent memory, has just been completed, a group of City Council members is already preparing for next year's fight.
Some victories and more battles on NYC budget
The new budget contains significant cuts to vital services, but the City Council, buoyed by a huge outpouring of rage from city residents and workers, turned back some of the worst cuts.
NY Progressive Caucus demands: Tax the rich
NEW YORK - As Mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget axe chops at public workers and services, a large section of the City Council wants another solution: tax the rich.
Disabled and proud, Californians mark ADA anniversary
More than 2,000 disabled people and supporters marched to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to demand no cuts in vital services.
