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As a social worker on the Hill I have had a front row seat during battles over the welfare state. Usually the main combatants are Republican conservatives who continue their relentless quest to reduce government’s involvement in providing for indigent …
In nine days, automatic spending cuts known as a “sequester” will be enacted, forcing the government to cut back on $85 Billion in spending. The only problem is that Congress is on vacation at the moment. Democrats are blaming the Republicans for ignoring the looming …
Perhaps it is because I have a soft spot for Dee Snider, given how much I admire him as a person… and the fact that he once yelled at another customer for being mean to me and another cashier at …
By: Courtney Kidd, LMSW SJS Staff Write Gov. Chris Christie might have to kiss any hopes of his future of higher office good-bye, and no it’s not for his political views. The New Jersey state governor has come under some …
By Matthew Cohen SJS Staff Writer There continues to be optimism that Democrats and Republicans can do their jobs before the New Year. I say “do their jobs”, because making sure that the country is stable is their job. It …
By Matthew Cohen SJS Staff Writer With the holiday season drawing near, our wonderful elected officials sound almost optimistic at the prospect of bi-partisan support for legislation that would prevent the fiscal cliff from crippling the economy. This is certainly the time of year …
The “fiscal cliff” has embedded itself in the American collective consciousness. So what is the fiscal cliff? About.com says: ‘“Fiscal cliff” is the popular shorthand term used to describe the conundrum that the U.S. government will face at the end …
