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downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. More and more Americans are becoming ALICE, those with limited assets, limited income, and employment. They live above the federal poverty line but struggle to afford basic necessities. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images, Tara Moore/Getty Images, Evgen Romanenko/Getty Images, We Are/Getty Images, Avanti Chaudhry/BI DINKs are known for having disposable income, but some childless adults are also struggling.In fact, many childless adults are ALICE, with limited assets, limited income, and employment.Without dependents, many low-income workers have difficulty accessing tax credits and government assistance. American DINKS — dual-income couple without…

New elections in Europe, new advances for the Kremlin – this is the general interpretation of last month's Slovak presidential election. And like all clichés, there's some truth to it. The winner of the election, Peter Pellegrini, refused to say he would support the NATO ally and, like Donald Trump, called for “peace talks with Moscow”. Although Pellegrini claims to be pro-EU and pro-NATO, he has actively courted and been rewarded with the support of the hardline pro-Russian wing of Slovak politics. The Kremlin could hardly have expected a more friendly outcome. Viewed through this prism, and given Mr. Orbán's…

Get our free Morning Headlines email with news from reporters around the worldSign up for our free Morning Headlines emailThe Government is being urged to reconsider changes to Ukraine's refugee system that separates families after parents are increasingly unable to bring their children to the UK. When the decision to abolish Ukraine's family system took effect just days before the second anniversary of Russia's invasion, officials dismissed widespread warnings that the move would separate families as “cynical threats.”But those warnings have now become a reality. independent person The case of parents who arrived under the housing scheme for Ukraine in…

India's retail inflation rate fell to 4.83% in April from 4.85% in March, suggesting a possible shift towards the medium-term inflation target of 4.0%. India's retail inflation rate fell to 4.83% in April from 4.85% in March, suggesting a possible shift towards the medium-term inflation target of 4.0%. In particular, pre-election fuel price cuts have been reflected in inflation. However, this decline is unlikely to be much of a relief to the new government, as inflation is expected to rise in May and the coming months remain uncertain. Hello! You are reading a premium article! Subscribe now to read more.…

The Environmental Protection Agency has introduced a $1 billion grant program to replace gasoline- and diesel-powered school buses and other heavy vehicles with electric vehicles.The Clean Heavy Vehicle Subsidy Program provides generous grants to fund the introduction and sale of eligible Class 6 and 7 zero-emission vehicles, according to an EPA news release. The grant will also fund large EV charging stations and workforce development and training.The Inflation Control Act that funded this program would allocate at least $400 million to disadvantaged communities that are disproportionately affected by air pollution, as defined by EPA's National Air Quality Standards. It is…

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Government officials working together to provide basic needs to voters was the underlying message Monday at the Cambria County Transit Authority's four-new bus donation program.”The community came to Washington and said, 'This is important to us,'” said Rep. John Joyce (R-Blair), standing in front of the new buses at the CamTran bus garage on Maple Avenue in Johnstown. “This is an opportunity to say,” he said. Wood bale section. “We need to upgrade the vehicles we use to transport Cambria County residents, and we want to do that with compressed natural gas buses.”The four Gillig buses include…

Written by Nick Trigglehealth correspondent3 hours agoimage source, Getty ImagesAccording to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the UK government will spend £5.5 billion less on health than expected at this stage.The IFS said plans set out during the 2019 election campaign showed the budget would grow by 3.3% a year over the current parliamentary period, above inflation.However, despite the additional fiscal input to cover the high inflation seen, spending increased by only 2.7% a year on average.The government defended its record, saying it had made additional investments.The Department of Health and Social Care said funding was at record levels and…

Ashley Pulkinen (left) helps Iklas Hersi (center) and Lydia Dees with a craft project during the national “Day Without Childcare” event Monday at Maine YWCA Central in Lewiston. Pulkinen is an advocate who works with her family. Harshi and Dees are enrolled in a childcare program. Darin Slover/Sun Journal LEWISTON — The People's Alliance of Maine and YWCA of Maine teamed up on Monday to observe a national day of action: Day Without Child Care. The goal was to honor child care workers and inspire people to seek more federal support for child care facilities and families in need. “This…

The sponsor of a controversial bill that would have protected most records in the Louisiana governor's office from the public withdrew the bill Monday, nullifying consideration in the Legislature. Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe, rode a tank. Senate Bill 423, he and two other Republicans with proposals to rein in Louisiana's public records law had earmarked it as a measure to advance this session. The remaining two bills are Senate Bill 482 Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek; Senate Bill 502 Sen. Blake Miguez (R-New Iberia) is surviving, but his future path is unclear. Mr. Morris' bill originally limited Louisiana residents'…

The New Jersey State Legislature on Monday repealed the Open Records Act, despite public and media outcry and warnings of government overreach. It reversed decades of progress.The bill, passed by large majorities in both the House and Senate, would cut off access to a wide range of public documents and data if signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. This bill would allow groups like the League of Local Governments to provide access to records (records paid for by taxpayers) that would place an undue burden on local government clerks who are also compensated by taxpayers. It was promoted as a necessary…