Government panel warns budget cuts could worsen crime and poverty
The National Advisory Council on Economic Opportunity warned that Reagan era cuts totaling 35 billion dollars in social and federal spending may raise unemployment welfare dependency and crime. The panel's chairman Blaustein called the pharmacy reduction a path to social chaos and criticized policy as separating economic theory from social policy.
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National Advisory Council On Economic Opportunity
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Radical activist Phil Parks hailed as Handicapped Citizen of the Year
Ossian report highlights Phil Parks since 1964 blinded by mumps advocates for handicapped rights. He chairs county association and serves on the state NF B board. Gov committee backs him, while Calmar backlash over pool closure and boycotts punctuate his activist style.
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Winneshiek County
Iowa
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National Federation of the Blind
Ann Copic
Governor's Committee
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Envelopes stuffed with cash fed Johnson's rise to power
A new biography by Robert Caro claims Lyndon Johnson accepted envelopes stuffed with cash while vice president and used presidential influence to amass wealth. The Atlantic excerpt notes ongoing gifts from oil, gas, sulfur, defense and space sectors and traces Johnson’s ascent from Texas congressman to senator.
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Lyndon Johnson
Robert Caro
Robert Moses
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Atlantic Monthly
House of Representatives
U.S
Texas
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Atlantic
United States
Welfare cuts hit poor as Oct 1 bleeds into lives
Washington plans major reductions in government social programs starting October 1. Millions of poor Americans may lose some or all benefits from Aid to Families with Dependent Children, food stamps, Medicaid, unemployment insurance and public housing. State officials doubt full implementation is possible on schedule. The administration argues cuts are necessary to curb federal spending and that aid remains for those truly in need.
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Associated Press
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Bani-Sadr
Sajavardi
Iran
Musavi Tabrizi
Washington
Reagan
Congress
Index A pessimist is somebody who looks both ways before crossing
The quote presents a wry reflection on pessimism and risk perception attributed to an anonymous source. It likens cautious behavior on a one way street to a broader cautionary stance in life. The line emphasizes preventative thinking and irony about optimism.
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