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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

India begins world's largest population census

The census, which was delayed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, began on Wednesday and will end by March 31 next year. Census workers will first spend about a month collecting information from homes and will document housing stock and living conditions.
Online Community Development
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Government shutdown becomes longest in US history as impact felt nationwide

A 36-day US federal government shutdown, the longest ever, continues to disrupt services, delay flights, and force over 60,000 federal workers to work without pay.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Bernick: Adding work requirements to Medicaid isn't a bad idea

Work requirements for benefits can increase employment and life benefits for participants, despite initial opposition.
US politics
fromTruthout
10 months ago

GOP Bill's Militarized Funding Boost Could Instead Keep Millions on Medicaid

The reconciliation bill reallocates over $150 billion from essential social services to militarization, impacting millions of Americans relying on aid.
fromTruthout
10 months ago

Trump and Musk Are Trying to Dismantle Social Security From the Inside

In recent months, people trying to reach the Social Security Administration (SSA) have encountered website crashes, automatic hang-ups and hours-long waits on the phone or in person.
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