The Voice Of The War On Poverty
The Opposite of Progess - Part III
Dems, GOP Fight Over Federal Spending for the Poor. A House-passed version of the spending-cuts bill would trim billions of dollars from programs aimed at the poor. Republicans say those programs don't work as well as they should. But Democrats have decried the Republicans' choice of which programs to target and why. [
NPR Programs: Morning Edition]
No Relief
US to cut Katrina hotel payments. US authorities say they will stop paying hotel bills for thousands of families made homeless by hurricanes. [
BBC News | World | UK Edition]
Provoke Radio
Hosted by a Jesuit Priest,
Provoke "believes communications is a mighty tool in the promotion of justice. In a world where many voices are absent from the more powerful media, Provoke tackles issues that affect the poor and marginalized throughout the world. And in so doing, provides a voice for the voiceless."
Here are links to a couple recent episodes discussing issues raised in David Shipler's book
The Working Poor: Invisible In America.
Part IPart II
The Opposite of Progress - Part II
Senate Approves $35 Billion in Spending Cuts. The Senate passed a measure Thursday that cuts federal spending over the next five years by about $35 billion. Some moderate Republicans were concerned about the cuts, which hit programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, student loans and farm subsidies. [
NPR Programs: Morning Edition]
Literacy Is Key
We'll have a new Podcast episode soon, highlighting a successful adult literacy program. Second chances for education continue to be powerful weapons in the War On Poverty.
Illiteracy 'hinders world's poor'. High levels of illiteracy are hindering attempts to erase world poverty, the UN's education agency warns. [
BBC News | World | UK Edition]
"The Opposite of Progress"
Budget Cuts to Hit the Neediest the Most. Senior news analyst Daniel Schorr says that in order to offset the unanticipated costs of Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq war and bird flu prevention, Congress is making plans to cut expenditures from those who need it most: the poor. [
NPR Programs: All Things Considered]
Shared Sacrifice?
As many as 300,000 could be cut from those receiving Food Stamp benefits under proposals currently being considered in Congress.
Budget cutters line up targets. Congressional leaders seek to cut $39-50 billion over five years. [
Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories]
Everyday Low Wages
Wal-Mart & GOP spending cuts. If the nation’s largest employer and conservative Republicans in Congress are trying to keep the poverty rate on the rise, then they’re doing a heck of a job. [
One America Committee]