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Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

New bill aims give first-time homebuyers an advantage

The Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act aims to expand housing options for first-time homebuyers through federal program enhancements.
#education-policy
US politics
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Head Start Programs Shutter Due To Stalled Funding, Next Year Could Be Worse

Trump's second term initiates severe budget cuts affecting federal programs, notably Head Start, risking indefinite closures and potential elimination.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

Student loans in default will be referred to debt collection next month, Trump's DOE says

Student loan collections will officially resume on May 5, impacting over 5.3 million borrowers in default.
US politics
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Head Start Programs Shutter Due To Stalled Funding, Next Year Could Be Worse

Trump's second term initiates severe budget cuts affecting federal programs, notably Head Start, risking indefinite closures and potential elimination.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

Student loans in default will be referred to debt collection next month, Trump's DOE says

Student loan collections will officially resume on May 5, impacting over 5.3 million borrowers in default.
more#education-policy
#diversity
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort

The cancellation of a nationwide tree-planting initiative impacts community resilience against climate change.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort

The cancellation of a nationwide tree-planting initiative impacts community resilience against climate change.
more#diversity
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Chuck Schumer: Why Democrats Must Not Allow the Government to Shut Down

The U.S. faces a government shutdown due to congressional dysfunction largely influenced by President Trump's extremism and Republican complicity.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Trump is weighing big cuts to US Education Department

Trump administration exploring cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, with potential closure under consideration.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US politics

GOP congressman says DOGE might be moving 'too fast' after facing angry town hall

Rep. McCormick expresses concerns about the pace of government efficiency initiatives.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Chuck Schumer: Why Democrats Must Not Allow the Government to Shut Down

The U.S. faces a government shutdown due to congressional dysfunction largely influenced by President Trump's extremism and Republican complicity.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump is weighing big cuts to US Education Department

Trump administration exploring cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, with potential closure under consideration.
more#trump-administration
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Cuts Could Squeeze Small Farmers and Food Banks

The elimination of federal programs threatens the financial stability of small farms reliant on government support.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago
SF politics

Texas Pauses State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program

The Texas Broadband Development Office has paused grants for the federal Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program citing uncertainty in future program guidance.
#government-efficiency
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources

DOGE's access to sensitive Treasury data raises significant privacy and security concerns regarding taxpayer information.
fromNextgov.com
7 months ago
Business

Trump vows to establish an 'efficiency commission' with Elon Musk at the helm

Trump proposes a new commission to audit federal spending, promising to eliminate improper payments and save 'trillions' if elected.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources

DOGE's access to sensitive Treasury data raises significant privacy and security concerns regarding taxpayer information.
fromNextgov.com
7 months ago
Business

Trump vows to establish an 'efficiency commission' with Elon Musk at the helm

Trump proposes a new commission to audit federal spending, promising to eliminate improper payments and save 'trillions' if elected.
more#government-efficiency
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Former acting HUD secretary Todman on Trump's funding changes

Uncertainty about federal resource availability creates anxiety among vulnerable populations, including veterans and seniors.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor

The expansion of a federal drug pricing program has led to increased healthcare costs, impacting patients and insurers significantly.
Hospitals are profiting from a program intended for safety-net providers, raising concerns about ethical billing practices.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

13 Cents for the Military - What Does the Government Spend the Rest of Your Tax Dollars On?

Social Security is the largest portion of the U.S. federal budget, surpassing national defense spending.
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