Mayors warn cuts to block grants will cost jobs
Mayors around the country are reacting with alarm to the cuts proposed for the Community Development Block Grant program.
Video: The Windy City protests federal housing cuts
On Friday close to one thousand Chicagoans turned out at the Illinois State Office Building hopping mad about planned federal budget cuts proposed for HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development).
GOP budget would close Social Security offices
If Republicans have their way with the federal budget it would close Social Security offices across the country.
Montanans protest Republican assault on working families, environment
Montanans assembled at the State Capitol on President's Day to reject the ultra-right state legislature's assault on working families.
Controversy brews over Calif. redevelopment agencies
A controversy is brewing over Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to do away with local Redevelopment Agencies and return their functions to local governments.
Teachers and students support Obama’s education budget
President Obama's education budget is being applauded as a sign of the administration's commitment to public schools and higher education.
Coalition offers better choices to fix state budget
A coalition in Connecticut is calling on the governor and legislators to adopt measures to help maintain vital public services during the recession including education, health, housing, job training, public safety, environmental protection, and transportation systems.
Doomsday scenario for Calif. budget cuts
Brown’s proposals call for some $12.5 billion in cuts, mostly to programs serving human needs.
Calif. governor: "No time for politics as usual"
Gov. Jerry Brown invoked the struggles for democracy in Egypt and Tunisia as he called for "turning to the people" for "a clear mandate"
Students: reaching Obama’s goal means investing in education
Student leader say achieving Obama's goal will require courage from both parties to invest in education instead of making politically expedient spending cuts.
