Trump Budget to Take Ax to ‘Radical’ Safety Net Programs
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Trump Budget to Take Ax to ‘Radical’ Safety Net Programs

A draft document outlines steep cuts or the elimination of funding for programs that provide child care, housing assistance, foreign aid and health research.
The Legacy of Pope Francis’s Business Diplomacy
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The Legacy of Pope Francis’s Business Diplomacy

As pontiff, Francis sought to build bridges with global corporate leaders, who sought audiences with him — but also to remind them about the need to look out for the poor.
American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.
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American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.

A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.