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Nation Dec 14

Trump eases rules for religious social service providers

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Politics Feb 24

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Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect

Advocates are scrambling to find other options to fill the needs of a traditionally low-income population.

By Anita Snow, Associated Press

Politics Oct 11

Judge blocks Trump rule that would deny green cards to poorer immigrants

U.S. District Judge George Daniels' ruling came just four days before the Trump administration was set to start enforcing new rules that would disqualify immigrants from getting legal U.S. residency if they were likely to become a burden on public…

By Elliot Spagat, Deepti Hajela, Associated Press

Nation Sep 23

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U.S. considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits

The Trump administration has proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance.

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

Making Sen$e May 28

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Does a basic guaranteed income decrease the need for social services?

The idea of a basic guaranteed income is getting a trial run in a Canadian province for three years. Four thousand randomly selected Ontario residents will get thousands of dollars a year, and in exchange, they give up some social…

By Paul Solman, Sarah Clune Hartman

Jun 07

Why child abuse in military families may go unreported

By Jen Fifield, Stateline

Military families face unique stresses that may put military children at higher risk of maltreatment. Pentagon officials are pushing for state laws to require better reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.

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Nov 13

Medicare will spend $9 billion on Hepatitis-C drugs this year

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Medicare spending on breakthrough medications for hepatitis C will nearly double this year, passing $9 billion, according to new government figures.

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Nov 12

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Feeling burden of migrant crisis, Sweden imposes border controls

By PBS News Hour

Sweden is the latest European country to impose border controls. So far, the Scandinavian nation has accepted more refugees per capita than any other country on the continent, which has taken a toll on its public services. Special correspondent Malcolm…

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Mar 01

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Colorado Budget Shortfalls Slash Services for Homeless

Tom Bearden reports on the escalating problems with providing services for Colorado's homeless population as the state faces a $2 billion budget shortfall.

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