Trimming the fat from the federal budget shouldn’t hurt the most vulnerable this much
I agree with the House Budget Committee that our government's $36-trillion debt is a problem. But who should sacrifice to ...
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To Tackle America’s Looming Debt Crisis, DOGE’s Cuts Can Only Go So Far
Ever-larger chunks of the budget are consumed by entitlement spending, about which Trump's cost-cutters can do little without ...
Trump budget slashing puts more than 60 percent of NYC emergency management jobs at risk
The agency relies on about $110 million in federal and state grants each year — but if the president follows through on ...
L.A. city budget shortfall grows to nearly $1 billion, with layoffs ‘nearly inevitable’
Faced with a nearly $1-billion budget shortfall, the Los Angeles City Council met behind closed doors to take a fresh look at ...
Gov. Newsom's budget leaves California vulnerable to public health crisis amid Trump cuts
While Gov. Gavin Newsom efficiently rebuilds parts of Los Angeles damaged by wildfires, he is leaving the state unprepared ...
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Housing officials await federal budget to resume Michigan low-income family aid
The housing voucher program, which provides rental assistance to low-income families, was suspended in July 2024. Michigan ...
29,000 federal workers in Maryland are expected to lose their jobs, adding $280M to state budget hole
Maryland’s budget crisis took another $280 million hit on Thursday as officials said for the first time they expect the state to lose about 29,000 jobs under President Trump’s plans.
Lawmakers demand answers on Veterans Crisis Line amid budget cuts
House Democrats demand answers from VA Secretary Collins on Veterans Crisis Line cuts amid fears of increased veteran ...
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As Congress flirts with Medicaid cuts and Colorado’s budget crisis worsens, Western Slope health care providers brace for impact
but the brunt of these federal cuts would reduce access to vital health care.” McCluskie, the House Speaker, said the state’s ...
In Depth: What's on the menu as ideas swirl to close state budget deficit
As lawmakers scramble to find a solution to Maryland’s budget crisis, there are several options on the table, including ...