US politicsfromSan Jose Spotlight4 weeks agoSanta Clara County could lose millions in food assistance - San Jose SpotlightThe federal government is cutting $186 billion from SNAP, impacting low-income families and shifting costs to states.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoTrump administration's budget cuts endanger Meals on Wheels: life and death implications'The Trump administration's proposed cuts threaten the crucial Meals on Wheels program, jeopardizing food security for millions of seniors.
BrooklynfromBKReader4 months agoSchumer Heads to Republican Territory; Democrats Amp up Cohesive MessagingDemocrats, led by Senator Schumer, are actively challenging Republican budget proposals affecting social services in GOP districts.Schumer emphasizes the real-world impact of federal spending cuts on vulnerable populations.
Healthcarefrom24/7 Wall St.4 months agoThis Country Has the Highest Infant Mortality Rate in the Developed WorldHealthcare outcomes improve with wealth, but inequality can lead to poor health rates similar to developing countries.San Marino has the lowest infant mortality rate globally at 1.3 per 1,000 live births.