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Posted by Michael | Aug 29, 2011 | Corrections, Public Policy |
The Gotham Gazette, in a terrific article, looks at the thousands of city kids who have parents in prison. GG asks, “can their bonds survive the separation and stigma?” It’s the latest in GG’s poverty...
Read MorePosted by Michael | Aug 28, 2011 | Government |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO. With Hurricane Irene moving quickly towards New York, Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency and has activated all levels of state government to prepare for any...
Read MorePosted by Michael | Aug 26, 2011 | Food, Public Policy |
Late last week, the USDA informed Mayor Bloomberg that the Department has rejected the city’s proposal to bar New York City’s food stamp recipients from buying soda and other sugary drinks with their benefits. Tom Vilsack,...
Read MorePosted by Michael | Aug 23, 2011 | Government, Public Policy |
Today’s Politico The Arena question asks: “Do the [Libyan] rebel advances vindicate President Barack Obama’s “lead from behind” strategy of using allied air bombings to soften up the Qadhafi...
Read MorePosted by Michael | Aug 20, 2011 | African Americans, Government, Politics |
It was a slow August week as eyes focused on Wall Street’s wild roller coaster ride, jobless numbers and President Obama’s bus tour. The week ended with the USDA rejecting Mayor Bloomberg’s ill-conceived...
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