Economy
SLIPPERY SLOPE
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Union membership continued its 20-year decline in 2003, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
Latino
LATINO OPINIONS
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Latinos are more supportive of public education and teachers than either whites or African Americans.
NO RECOVERY
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A massive and growing income gap revealed in several recent Labor Department reports has typified the American economy since 2001.
MISSED SAVINGS
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The recent Medicare reforms will not save the city much money, and leave New Yorkers paying significantly more for their drugs than other states.
The Disabled
MEDICAID CUTS
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Governor Pataki has proposed a slate of Medicaid cost-cutting measures that some have called “devastating.”
COPING MECHANISMS
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Nationally, the nonprofit sector is facing “severe” budget crises, even as groups widely report expanding their programs and services.
Economy
AMERICORPS, THE 2004 STORY
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Despite promises of major new money this year, the 2003 AmeriCorps funding debacle left many groups in the lurch.
WORST CASES
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HUD’s belated update on the state of low-income housing says the gap between people who need affordable housing and the existing stock is still widening.
Manhattan
RACE MONEY
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New York City leads the country in federal campaign contributions, but 93 percent of donations come from majority white zip codes.
GIVING TO THE RICH
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In the world of foundation giving, it’s all about the rich getting richer, or so says a study conducted by the Foundation Center and the Boston Globe.
