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Debt Limit Deal Increases Government Spending on Food Stamps

Debt Limit Deal Increases Government Spending on Food Stamps, Analysis Shows

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an analysis on Tuesday revealing this potential outcome, which may pose a challenge for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he seeks to gain support for the agreement in the GOP-controlled House. A bipartisan agreement aimed at preventing a disastrous default on the nation’s debt could lead to increased government…

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Termination Notices

Renters Receive Termination Notices Despite Eviction Ban In Ireland

Several renters received termination notices despite the eviction ban in Ireland. Almost 5,000 Ireland Renters Receive Termination Notices Despite Eviction Ban Despite the eviction ban in Ireland, there were almost 5,000 renters that received termination notices on their homes issued by their landlords in just the first three months of 2023. According to the reports,…

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Cambridge Launches "Rise Up" Program

Cambridge Launches “Rise Up” Program, Providing Direct Payments to Residents to Address Economic Divide and Racial Inequity

The program, which received $22 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, aims to address the economic divide and racial inequity within the city. Cambridge, Massachusetts has launched a new guaranteed income program called “Rise Up,” providing direct payments to eligible residents Unlike many other programs, Rise Up allows residents to freely use…

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SNAP Benefits

Chicago Seniors Receive Lower SNAP Benefits Following Changes In Work Requirements

Chicago seniors received lower SNAP benefits following changes in the work requirements. Reduced SNAP Benefits Hurt Several Chicago Seniors Following New Work Requirements Several Chicago seniors were greatly affected by the new work requirements that required Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries aged 53 years old and below to work or join training and community…

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$1.4 Million In Federal Funding To Be Allocated To Combatting Black Maternal Mortality In Harris County

Texas has a higher rate than the national average, and Harris County’s rate is even higher than the state average. An additional $1.4 Million In Federal Cash Will Be Awarded To Harris County To Tackle Black Maternal Mortality Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher said Tuesday morning that an additional $1.4 million in federal cash will be…

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