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New York City nearly resolves delays in benefits to thousands of low income residents, mayor says
10 months ago

New York City nearly resolves delays in benefits to thousands of low income residents, mayor says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City has nearly resolved the backlogs in government programs providing food and cash assistance that prompted local groups to take legal action last year, Mayor Eric Adams said Monday. The Democrat said the backlogs that forced low-income city residents to wait weeks and even moths for federal help commonly referred to as welfare and food …

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San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction
11 months ago

San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — The Democratic mayor of San Francisco is pushing a pair of controversial public safety proposals on the March 5 ballot, including one that would require single adults on welfare be screened and treated for illegal drug addiction or else lose cash assistance. Opponents say both ballot measures are wildly out of step with San Francisco’s support for …

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San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction
11 months ago

San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Democratic mayor of San Francisco is pushing …

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin initiates Rs 6,000 flood relief for Cyclone-affected families
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin initiates Rs 6,000 flood relief for Cyclone-affected families

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has launched the distribution of Rs 6,000 in cash assistance to families affected by the recent floods induced by Cyclone Michaung. The state government has allocated Rs 1,486.93 crore for this relief effort, benefiting approximately 25 lakh families in the districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet, and Kancheepuram. Stalin personally handed out cash assistance …

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No, migrants do not receive $2,200 each month from the federal government
55 years ago

No, migrants do not receive $2,200 each month from the federal government

Associated Press  

CLAIM: The Biden administration is giving people who enter the U.S illegally payments of $2,200 per month. Certain groups, such as refugees and people granted asylum, do receive cash assistance from the federal government, though at much lower levels than those being claimed online. “They can mostly only access emergency, in-kind things like shelter and food during a hurricane or …

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UN: Afghan bank’s cash remarks ‘misleading, unhelpful’
1 year, 11 months ago

UN: Afghan bank’s cash remarks ‘misleading, unhelpful’

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.N. criticized Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled central bank for making “misleading and unhelpful” remarks about cash destined for humanitarian work. The U.N. uses the money mostly to provide millions of Afghans with critical humanitarian assistance, flying in cash because of banking disruptions since the Taliban seized power in August 2021. But the U.N. said its cash is placed …

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Director: Mississippi does not track welfare program results
2 years, 2 months ago

Director: Mississippi does not track welfare program results

Associated Press  

— Mississippi’s scandal-plagued welfare program turns away most applicants for cash assistance, and it has not been tracking whether its programs fulfill the goal of lifting people out of poverty in one of the poorest states in the nation, lawmakers were told Tuesday. Robert G. “Bob” Anderson said that when he became director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services …

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CM Launches Covid-19 Relief Hamper Distribution and Inaugurates Disbursal of Second Payout
3 years, 7 months ago

CM Launches Covid-19 Relief Hamper Distribution and Inaugurates Disbursal of Second Payout

News 18  

The distribution of COVID-19 relief hampers, containing 14 essential commodities including wheat and sugar to beneficiaries was launched here on Thursday by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. Also, he inaugurated the disbursal of the second instalment, under the Rs 4,000 cash assistance plan to help people whose livelihoods were affected due to the pandemic and the resultant curbs. …

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Quick analysis | Cash doles standout in Mamata manifesto for Bengal polls
3 years, 9 months ago

Quick analysis | Cash doles standout in Mamata manifesto for Bengal polls

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is involved in a pitched political battle with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as their parties jostle for supremacy in the upcoming Bengal Assembly election. Mamata Banerjee too announced a series of cash doles in the manifesto as the TMC aims to return to power in the state for third consecutive term in Bengal election. …

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80% of India's informal workers lost jobs during COVID lockdown, 63% survived on two meals a day, shows data
3 years, 11 months ago

80% of India's informal workers lost jobs during COVID lockdown, 63% survived on two meals a day, shows data

Firstpost  

Government needs to take action regarding job security, social security benefits, food security, health benefits, and safety in the informal sector in such a way that it not only manages the current crisis, but also immunises the sector from future shocks The nationwide lockdown announced on 24 March, 2020, mandated the suspension of all services and establishments with relaxations to …

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World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon
3 years, 11 months ago

World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon

The Hindu  

The World Bank approved a $246 million loan to Lebanon to provide emergency cash assistance to nearly 8,00,000 Lebanese reeling under the country’s compounded economic and health crises. The World Bank said in a statement late Tuesday the loan would also support the development of a national social safety net in Lebanon, which was struggling with a financial crisis before …

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Rebuild India’s confidence, revive the economy
4 years, 5 months ago

Rebuild India’s confidence, revive the economy

The Hindu  

These are extraordinarily difficult times for our nation and the world. Sovereign ratings agencies must feel confident about India’s ability to fulfil its financial obligations and restore economic growth. Comment | Flawed stimulus is justice denied A large direct cash assistance to people, improving capital adequacy of banks and providing credit guarantee schemes for corporates require significant financial resources. Setting …

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America's Cash Assistance Program Appears Dead When People Need It Most
4 years, 8 months ago

America's Cash Assistance Program Appears Dead When People Need It Most

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Americans are in need of cash. “TANF’s distribution of dollars among states is not ideal,” a senior House Democratic aide familiar with leadership’s thinking said. “There were some naive intentions that the ’90s economy would last forever and you could really get people into the workforce, and that work would sustain them,” Edin said. “The major advantage …

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