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The Real Election Story is in the States--and It's Not a Happy Tale

The Real Election Story is in the States—and It’s Not a Happy Tale

by Seth Freed Wessler on November 22 2010, 10:52AM

With budgets already in crisis, public programs face a bleak future.

Topics: Election: Now What?, Wisconsin

House Democrats Vow to Restore Food Stamp Funding

House Democrats Vow to Restore Food Stamp Funding

by Seth Freed Wessler on August 9 2010, 3:58PM

How they’ll make good on that promise is anybody’s guess.

Topics: Economy

Senate Passes $10 Billion Teachers' Fund

Senate Passes $10 Billion Teachers’ Fund

by Julianne Hing on August 5 2010, 3:19PM

Congress’ last minute aid package helps school districts crippled by recession.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Waiting Lists for HIV Drugs in the U.S.--Again

Waiting Lists for HIV Drugs in the U.S.—Again

by Jamilah King on July 2 2010, 8:00AM

It’s not just the economy. Treatment assistance programs for low-income and uninsured people living with HIV have been chronically underfunded, even in good times.

Topics: Health

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