UK advised against taking advantage of low-income nations in pursuit of essential minerals
Concerns Over Neocolonial Exploitation in Critical Minerals Rush Civil society activists are urging governments to tackle the risks of neocolonial exploitation as there’s a global surge in the demand for critical minerals. They emphasize the need for official supply chain strategies amidst a scramble for essential resources. It’s often said that wealthy nations are intensifying […]
We need to reduce Medicaid payments for able-bodied individuals to be more in line with the rates for disabled and low-income children.
During Monday’s episode of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Byron Donald (R-FL) discussed the need for lower rates benefitting individuals with disabilities and low-income children. He emphasized the importance of eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse from Medicaid, which is a key point of their ongoing discussions. “Currently, under Medicaid, there’s a scenario where we can […]
Trump administration eyes elimination of program that helps low-income people heat and cool their homes
The Trump administration is considering helping the end of a program that will help low-income people warm and cool their homes. A draft of the budget request document reviewed by Hill calls for the elimination of the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) by providing no funding at all. The federal budget is managed […]
‘Shady’ $7B Biden climate slush fund recipient facilitated NY low-income housing sale that hiked rents, forced out residents: tenants
WASHINGTON — A New York woman, a woman expected to earn nearly $7 billion from the Biden administration's Climate Slash Fund, was once forced through the sale of low-income housing complexes in Westchester County, and has grown by up to 80%, making it unable to spend many tenants. SADIE MCKEOWN – a Democratic donors He […]
Amazon sued by Washington DC over slow Prime deliveries in low-income ZIP codes
Amazon is being sued by the District of Columbia for offering slower delivery service to customers in two low-income areas, including shoppers who pay $139 a year for Prime membership. Customers in zip codes 20019 and 20020 pay higher Prime membership fees for shipping services that typically take one to two days. But for the […]
Salem, Massachusetts, to Give Guaranteed Cash to Low-Income Residents
The mayor's office announced that Salem will join the list of Massachusetts cities that have introduced programs that provide unconditional cash payments to low-income residents. City government and California-based organizations together As part of a study conducted by Salem State University, 100 applicants will be selected to donate $500 a month for one year, Mayor […]
Black activist to blast Biden admin energy agenda allegedly causing low-income households to ‘suffer most’
According to an internal preview of testimony to Congress, the head of a leading Black activist group is expected to blast the Biden administration's energy policies for prioritizing tackling climate change over the housing affordability crisis. Donna Jackson, director of membership development for Project 21, a Black think tank at the National Center for Public […]
Reforming 340B vital for affordable medication for low-income patients
Time 340B Drug Pricing Program Established in 1992, the program was intended by Congress to help low-income and uninsured patients afford prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical companies that make drugs covered by Medicaid are required to participate in the program, which offers them to patients at a discount that averages 25 to 50 percent off the wholesale […]
Aussie banks to return $19 million charged in high fee to low-income customers By Reuters – Investing.com
(Reuters) – Four Australian banks will refund a combined A$28 million (U.S. $18.95 million) to low-income customers after an investigation by the corporate regulator found they were kept in bank accounts that charged high fees when they were eligible for cheaper products. A report released on Monday by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) […]
NYC’s Low-Income Neighborhoods Overwhelmed by Migrant Shelters
Low-income New Yorkers are raising alarm bells that Mayor Eric Adams (Democrat) is placing most of the migrant shelters in their already impoverished neighborhoods, siphoning resources meant for Americans in need. New York City is home to a staggering 193 government-run migrant shelters, none of which are in zip codes with the top five median […]