The evil motherfucker just keeps rolling along - 2020 federal poverty guidelines: Why it might get harder to be considered poor under Trump
The continuous republican attack on programs that help people
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What's amazing is Trump is too stupid and incurious to know/do this. It means there are are some truly evil sociopaths in his administration working on it.
So pro-life. The evangelicals must be pleased: low-income households could lose access to benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps and dozens of other federal aid programs that rely on the official poverty measure to decide who should receive help.
Meanwhile he dines with $500,000 a plate donors.
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Of course plenty of the comments are gross, so don't bother with that.
But I find it interesting that Fox would publish an article like this that empathizes with those who suffer from cuts to public services and points out the negative consequences that are liable to follow. Anyone know what the deal is here?
Of course plenty of the comments are gross, so don't bother with that.
But I find it interesting that Fox would publish an article like this that empathizes with those who suffer from cuts to public services and points out the negative consequences that are liable to follow. Anyone know what the deal is here?
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On the contrary. I was pleasantly surprised reading that article. And somewhat confounded that they would publish something with that degree of awareness of and care for the socio-economic realities of the poor.
hmmm. Wind is blowing from a different direction - in Kansas? - Kansas GOP leader's Medicaid expansion move roils Statehouse
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Speaking of coming home to roost:
Republican Joni Ernst poll numbers plunge after voting against Trump’s impeachment
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Republicans think Democrats' coronavirus bill is part of a radical left-wing agenda.
meanwhile:
Pelosi works to cut emergency deal. McConnell skips town till Monday
"For a brief, relieving moment on Wednesday, it appeared that Republicans in Congress might get on board with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plan to combat the coronavirus pandemic. “I think the things that will be put forth will not be controversial and I think they could become very bipartisan,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters.
The hopeful mood didn’t last. After Democrats unveiled their package late Wednesday night, GOP lawmakers whipped around and announced they would not in fact support the proposal, which they characterized as a sneaky plot to use a public health crisis to pass some long-standing liberal priorities. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called it an “ideological wish list”...."
Gaetz Voted Against Florida Paid Sick Leave. He’s Using It in Congress.The hopeful mood didn’t last. After Democrats unveiled their package late Wednesday night, GOP lawmakers whipped around and announced they would not in fact support the proposal, which they characterized as a sneaky plot to use a public health crisis to pass some long-standing liberal priorities. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called it an “ideological wish list”...."
"Gaetz’s decision to take time away from his job at Congress without the fear of losing pay or being fired is a right few Americans share. In fact, Gaetz voted to prohibit Florida residents from sharing that right.
In 2013, then-Gov. Rick Scott signed Gaetz-backed preemption legislation that barred every city and county in Florida from enacting paid sick leave legislation. Disney World, Darden Restaurants, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce promoted the Florida preemption effort.
Gaetz’s office did not respond to a request for comment. The lawmaker has since tested negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus but is continuing to self-quarantine “in an abundance of caution.” Members of Congress get paid a salary of $174,000 or more no matter what. They do not have to vote or be present in D.C., and Gaetz has missed votes all week."
In 2013, then-Gov. Rick Scott signed Gaetz-backed preemption legislation that barred every city and county in Florida from enacting paid sick leave legislation. Disney World, Darden Restaurants, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce promoted the Florida preemption effort.
Gaetz’s office did not respond to a request for comment. The lawmaker has since tested negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus but is continuing to self-quarantine “in an abundance of caution.” Members of Congress get paid a salary of $174,000 or more no matter what. They do not have to vote or be present in D.C., and Gaetz has missed votes all week."
meanwhile:
Pelosi works to cut emergency deal. McConnell skips town till Monday
"This really says it all: Speaker Nancy Pelosi has reportedly been working all day to cut an emergency deal with the White House to address the coronavirus. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, after saying earlier Thursday that he had delayed a scheduled Senate recess, went ahead and left town anyway.
That means anything the House passes either Thursday night or Friday will sit for several days until McConnell cares enough to come back from his vacation to pass it. Or not. Maybe Senate Republicans will simply kill the deal that they made no effort to negotiate. Who knows? Senate Republicans clearly aren’t feeling a lot of urgency."
That means anything the House passes either Thursday night or Friday will sit for several days until McConnell cares enough to come back from his vacation to pass it. Or not. Maybe Senate Republicans will simply kill the deal that they made no effort to negotiate. Who knows? Senate Republicans clearly aren’t feeling a lot of urgency."
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