Day care centers feel the pinch of budget cuts
Federal budget cuts reduce social services by 20 percent and shift funds into a block grant. States report closures and fee increases for subsidized care, threatening access for working mothers and their children. Officials warn of reduced professional care and greater reliance on private homes as centers cut services.
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Baldrige Says Economy Likely to Worsen in Q4
Commerce Secretary Baldrige warned the economy would keep deteriorating into the fourth quarter after a 0.6 percent annual GNP drop in July to September. He noted unemployment could rise toward 8 percent, while predicting growth to resume early next year under Reagan’s policy.
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