Kings press for economic fairness at MLK memorial
At the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial dedication in Washington speeches link King's dream to today’s economic inequality. Obama, King family members, and leaders urge action on jobs, housing, and justice as crowds gather near the 30-foot statue and inscribed quotes.
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Deadline looms for dozens of Illinois appointees under Quinn plan
The governor aims to beat a looming deadline by filing appointments in coming days while Senate leaders remain undecided. Spokespersons discuss expected stacks of reappointments and new appointments around Oct. 24. About 90 first round expirations affect near 700 total appointees under the new law.
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Ministries face budget shortfall from state and USDA cuts
Heath warns ministries endure a 62 percent USDA cut at the St. Louis Food Bank and a growing shortfall after year end. Emergency shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries face payroll cuts of about 25 percent as demand rises. Last year shelter served 6,000+ people for a night, soup kitchen 27,000 meals, pantry aided 4,000 families. this year expects 29,000 meals and 5,000+ pantry families.
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