As New York State braces for proposed federal budget cuts that could have a devastating impact on health care, education and infrastructure investments across the state, more than 80 New York residents with incomes in the top 1 % have sent an open letter... (read more) (fiscalpolicy.org)
In the spring, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops had challenged Ryan's proposed federal budget for failing to put «the needs of those who are hungry and homeless, without work or in poverty» first. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
The group's Jeremy Saunders said the money is not just needed for New York's current needs, but also may be necessary if proposed federal budget cuts by President Donald Trump and the Republican - led Congress become law. (wxxinews.org)