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Cities see 'alarming' homeless numbers
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... seeking help has risen in Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle and Washington. Many mayors have 10-year plans to end homelessness and had reported progress until this year. The most recent official count, in January 2007, found 671,888 people living on U.S. streets or in shelters, down 12% from January 2005. Mangano says a new federal law gives communities $3.9 billion to buy foreclosed properties or provide services to the homeless. Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-10-21-homeless... USA TODAY found: In New York City, ...
ThinkFast: October 21, 2008
Think Progress —
... .” “More families with children are becoming homeless as they face mounting economic pressures, including mortgage foreclosures, according to a USA TODAY survey of a dozen of the largest cities in the nation.” Local authorities report an increase in families needing help in Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Minneapolis, and New York , among others. 14 days to go: Barack Obama holds ...
How many sixpacks can $150,000 buy?
Shakesville —
... : "With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it's remarkable that we're spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses." The point, you have missed it. It's remarkable that with all the important issues facing the country right now – economic morass, homelessness increasing, the ...
The Meek Shall Not Inherit
The Republic of T. —
... he asked. “That’s a very socialist view.”
It’s easy to miss, but it’s the kernel of the McCain campaign’s latest contortion of conservative economics. Tax cuts for guys like Joe? Socialism! Main street socialism! Tax cuts for the likes of financial “Masters of the Universe” who brought us to the bring of economic disaster (and who are lining up for bonuses, even as more Americans are pushed over the ledge into homelessness and worse)? Just good economic policy.
Why would guys like Joe vote for ...
Concentrating the Wealth, Pt 1.
The Republic of T. —
... buy less than before. They are struggling with energy bills, and cutting back on needed medications (like medicines for high blood pressure and osteoperosis), as the basic necessities become more difficult to afford. The states’ welfare caseloads have been rising since mid-2007, after declining for more than a decade.
Job losses could also impact foreclosures, which are up 21% from a year ago. The rise in foreclosures is fueling an alarming rise in homelessness, and a rush on soup kitchens that are dealing with their ...
Terrance Heath: The Meek Shall Not Inherit
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... should they be penalized for being successful?" he asked. "That's a very socialist view."
It's easy to miss, but it's the kernel of the McCain campaign's latest contortion of conservative economics. Tax cuts for guys like Joe? Socialism! Main street socialism! Tax cuts for the likes of financial "Masters of the Universe" who brought us to the bring of economic disaster (and who are lining up for bonuses, even as more Americans are pushed over the ledge into homelessness and worse)? Just good economic policy.
Why would guys like Joe ...
Will Children Be Casualties Of The Stimulus “Compromise”?
Firedoglake —
... -- Economy's silent, heavy toll on children.
-- Lest people think the homeless children problem is recent, it's been growing since 2003.
-- More children arriving at homeless shelters.
-- Amid foreclosures, a rise in homeless students.
-- Homeless numbers alarming.
-- Homeless services hit hard.
-- More Greenville families doubling up.
-- The "w" word, re-engaged.
-- Economy squeezing foster care system.
-- Homeless camps strain ...
