budget crisis
Emotions high as Cleveland lays off teachers, school staff
April 22, 2010CLEVELAND - Another land mine left by Wall Street's assault on American communities exploded here Tuesday night when the school board voted to lay off nearly 10 percent of its employees.
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Emergency funding urged to prevent worst school cuts in 50 years
April 21, 2010Tens of thousands of teachers and other school staff are facing layoffs across the country for the coming school year, along with slashed programs, larger classes and shortened school weeks.
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Biggest U.S. city will debate cost of war vs. human needs
April 19, 2010The biggest U.S. city, New York may call for a cut in the Pentagon budget to fund domestic needs, if City Council member Letitia James has her way.
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Three grim tales from the Big Apple
April 13, 2010Ranked third or fourth richest city in the world, will New York tell its young generation that it cannot provide shelter, or classrooms, or even transportation to school?
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Northern Manhattan mobilizes against budget cuts
April 12, 2010More than 1,000 residents held a unity rally on Saturday to mobilize against proposed budget cuts that will have a devastating effect on this predominantly Latino and black working class community.
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