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Series: Ryan Critique Of Poverty Programs Sparked Usual Battle Over Spending
By Roger Valdez On February 3, 2023 While the world was a different place in 2014 when Congressman and recent Vice-Presidential candidate Paul Ryan emerged with his analysis and critique…
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The end of a pandemic-era boost to SNAP benefits is compounding the burden low-income households already face
By Elizabeth Chuck and Safia Samee Ali On February 1, 2023 Eighteen states have already ended the emergency allotment of at least $95 extra a month, and the rest of…
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Veterans to Farmers determined to expand farming opportunities for women Veterans
By Richard Murphy On February 28, 2023 Farming uses many of the same skills essential to the ethos of the U.S. military: hard work, attention to detail and service before…
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Abortion rights groups submit 2023 ballot measure in Ohio
By Julie Carr-Smith On February 21, 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two groups advocating for abortion rights submitted fall ballot language Tuesday for a constitutional amendment guaranteeing Ohioans’ access to…
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Ohio abortion-rights amendment isn’t yet on the ballot, but it’s already under attack: Here’s how
By Laura Hancock On March 27, 2023 OLUMBUS, Ohio – The proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution advanced smoothly through the initial stages of the winding process…
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First case in DeSantis voter fraud crackdown ends with split verdict
By Sam Levine On February 8, 2023 Florida man Nathan Hart, 49, acquitted of illegal voting but found guilty of false registration in closely watched case A Florida man on Tuesday was…
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Republicans have already filed dozens of bills to restrict voting in 2023
By Kira Learner On January 17, 2023 Republican lawmakers across the country have already filed dozens of bills that would restrict voting, including proposals in Texas that would increase criminal…
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Lawsuit increases voter accessibility for those with print disabilities
By Clayton Baumgarth February 2, 2023 An Indiana lawsuit seeking increased ballot accessibility for voters with print disabilities has settled. The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana…
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Two years after Texas’ voting rights showdown gripped the nation, lawmakers again push dozens of elections bills
By Pooja Salhotra On January 25, 2023 State policymakers have mapped out familiar territory early in the legislative session, with Democrats seeking to expand voting access and Republicans pledging to…
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