Wage growth over the past two years along with direct government aid during the pandemic has helped many low-income Californians deal with higher prices.
Proponents of work requirements for safety new programmes argue that they promote self-sufficiency by encouraging work, while opponents contend that they reduce benefits for the most vulnerable recipients in times of need. This column looks at the impact of the reinstatement of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the US following a hiatus
AAPI adults have the highest vaccination rate in NYC, but advocates say figure masks wide disparities
Asian American and Pacific Islanders in New York City have the highest rate of vaccination among adult residents with at least one Covid-19 shot, according to New York City’s Citywide Immunization Registry.
However, community advocates say the achievement hides disparities that remain between groups that happen to fall under the same demographic umbrella.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and additional Pacific Islander adults over the age of 18 come first citywide, with 69% reported to have received at least one shot in arm. The next-highest group is Native American and Alaska native, with 63% of city adults with at least one dose, according to city data.
provisions came in when richard nixon, a republican, was president of the united states. there is a study that s been done and work been by the government to come up with what s called a supplemental poverty measure. the increases in social security benefits in the last third of the 20th century from 1967 forward explain almost the entire decline in poverty among older americans. we are going to see a rise in poverty among older americans unless we address this issue or alter the medicare system so people don t have such large out of pocket costs. social security has been a hallmark of the democratic party for decades. is this something you think could be discussed in last night s debate or does it bring to be brought to the forefront for both parties? i m certain social security will come up among the democrats. they have been generally talking about protecting and expanding social security. i m surprised we don t see