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Sign up for New York Cares Spring Day!
Did you know April is National Volunteer Month? President Obama is proposing new investments for volunteering programs and a new study shows that volunteerism and civic participation are at a five year high – a civic awakening is happening around the country. What are you doing this Saturday? In service to our community, the Manhattan Young Democrats and Brooklyn Young Democrats are teaming up to volunteer on New York Cares Spring Day - an annual effort to cleanup and revitalize our city parks and green spaces. The focus this year is Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery. As New Yorkers face many challenges rebuilding their homes, communities and lives, we’re joining more than 4,000 volunteers to give our time and energy helping to restore beaches, parks, and green … More >>
Tagged budget, Civic Engagement, Corporate Social Responsbility, Hurricane Sandy, new york cares, Sandy Relief, service, Skills-based volunteering, Volunteering
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Economics Issues Committee meeting tonight!
Economic Issues Committee Meeting Monday, Oct. 1st, 7:30pm 55 Lexington Avenue, Building B (25th St. between Lexington and 3rd) The Economics Issues Committee was grateful that Councilwoman Jessica Lappin addressed the Manhattan Young Democrats at our September general meeting. In front of a packed crowd at Arctica Bar & Grill, the Councilwoman spoke about her personal experience at the DNC, how members can get involved in the election and focused much of her speech giving a detailed update on the Cornell-Technion campus on Roosevelt Island.
Tagged budget, Cornell-Technion, Economics Issues Committee, Homelessness, Jessica Lappin, Job Creation
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Obama to Propose Healthcare Cuts
Further deep cuts may slow the economy but structural reform of the entitlement programs are desperately needed to keep America solvent in the long term. Remember when everyone said that the Healthcare Bill was just the beginning, that additions and changes would be needed to implement the cost-savings and efficiency gains parts? Well, here we go. This isn’t a loss for a Democratic budget, this is a potential coup for ensuring the durability of healthcare reform. Oh, but while you’re up there, Mr. President, let’s put the Bush tax cuts back on the table. This doesn’t mean you get a pass for being a crappy bargainer. Read the full article here.
Tagged budget, healthcare
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What’s the Advantage?
Why, in the midst of both a budget crisis and an economic downturn, would both the city and state pursue policies that would both needlessly and dramatically increase spending, while increasing homelessness in New York City by 15,000 people? It’s unclear, but there is a very real chance that this is exactly what could happen as soon as the end of April. But how? Well, it started when Cuomo left about $35 Million out of his proposed budget. A small amount when compared with overall budget deficit, but the entirety of the State’s normal contribution to the City’s Work Advantage voucher program, a program that provides a rent subsidy to homeless families to help them move out of city shelters … More >>
GOP Govs Across Nation Continue Attack on Sanity
From last Thursday’s The Daily Show, the new Republican governors’ attacks on common sense throughout the nation are made clear. From creating a waiting period before one can have an abortion to the continued attacks on public workers – the basic rights we have achieved in America are under attack, and somehow, Jon Stewart keeps it funny. The relationship between Republican governors and their states goes from cool new boyfriend to psychotic stepdad. The Daily Show – Gov HurtsTags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook
Tagged budget, daily show, jon stewart
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Let’s Make a Deal!
It looks like New York State might actually pass a budget on time. On Sunday Governor Cuomo and State Legislative leaders announced they had reached a deal on the budget. The agreement, five days before the March 31 budget deadline, offered the prospect of Albany’s first on-time budget in five years. If enacted by lawmakers, the deal would cut the state’s overall year-to-year spending for the first time in more than a decade. Left out of the budget was the “Millionaire’s tax” which many Democrats supported, as well as an extension of rent regulations which are set to expire in June. The budget also includes significant cuts to education and social services. Advocates for increased school aid were livid over the deal, suggesting that Mr. Cuomo’s cuts — … More >>
Tagged andrew cuomo, budget
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