Inflation and a pullback in government assistance have resulted in more people having trouble paying their bills, a nonprofit found in its annual report.
Category: Federal Aid (US)
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More U.S. Households Are Struggling Financially, Analysis Finds
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Trump Announces $500 Rebates for Some Obamacare Customers, Weeks Before the Election
The New York Times – Business:The White House plans to send the money to people in 30 states who have higher incomes and are insured under the Affordable Care Act.
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Trump’s Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race
The New York Times – On the Runway:The proposals for 2030 are among significant changes that would upend a process for helping allot congressional seats and shape policies that address disparities.
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FAFSA Form for College Aid Will Be Less Stressful This Year, Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:The college financial aid form has long been a stressor for high school seniors and their parents. Fixes have made it simpler and faster to complete, officials say.
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Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
The New York Times – On the Runway:After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.
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Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny
The New York Times – Business:Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.
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Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants
The New York Times – Business:The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump’s second term.
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Trump’s Smithsonian Attacks Are Attacks on America’s Future
The New York Times – On the Runway:This is how we decide who we are and who we want to be.
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Why State Ownership of A.I. Is a Bad Idea
The New York Times – On the Runway:Taking stakes in A.I. companies would not increase the government’s powers to control those companies. The opposite is more likely.
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In Colorado, the Long Aftermath of a Fire Feels Political
The New York Times – Business:When the Trump administration rejected a request for federal assistance to a fire-ravaged part of western Colorado, residents debated which political party was to blame.
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U.S. World Cup Cities Are on a Counterdrone Spending Spree
The New York Times – Business:FEMA has given cities and states $250 million to protect the World Cup from airborne threats. That equipment will remain in place after the tournament.