Tag Archives: Poverty; SNAP
News August 23, 2012

Food for poor

Data released by the Gallup organization indicates that 18.2% of American families didn’t have enough money to buy food during the first six months of 2012. The Food Research and Action Center said the survey underscores the need for Congress to reject efforts to reduce eligibility requirements and benefits in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [...]

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White House May 17, 2013

Ex-Clinton Counsel Says Obama’s Should Resign

Lanny Davis, a familiar figure in Washington circles, wrote Friday that White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler should quit her job if she intentionally failed to inform President Obama ahead of time about the IRS scandal.

Politics May 17, 2013

Michelle Obama Blasts Rapper Fantasies, Despite Obama’s Hip Hop Support

The White House has previously embraced artists Jay-Z and Common.

Congress May 17, 2013

Police Group Endorses Select Committee To Investigate Benghazi

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association is backing a House bill to create a special panel to probe the September 11, 2012 terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya.

Top Stories May 17, 2013

Lawmakers Probe IRS Scandal

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee sought answers into who at the IRS targeted conservative groups, and why the IRS lied to Congress throughout a two year investigation of the matter.

Audio May 17, 2013

Drones Present Privacy Concerns For Americans, Experts Warn

Recently passed legislation requires the FAA to “develop a comprehensive plan to safely accelerate the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system.”

Opinion May 17, 2013

The NLRB Needs Our Help!

Demand that the Senate confirms these NLRB appointments, so that the agency can again enforce vital labor laws.