Tag Archives: Job Training

Holiday Hope

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

As I write this, Congress is debating the still-unfinished federal budget for Fiscal Year 2012. While this may not seem strange, it should. The federal fiscal year for 2012 began on October 1, 2011 and will end September 30, 2012. … Continue reading →

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National Farmworker Awareness Week

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

This coming week is National Farmworker Awareness Week, as well as the celebration of the birthday and legacy of César Chávez.  From March 27 through April 2, students, community members, congregations, and organizations across the country will work to raise … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Responsibility and Federally-Funded Services to the Working Poor

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

We are watching an amazing conversation taking place in Washington, D.C., and maybe other places, though it is never clear how much of the public shares the latest obsessions in the nation’s capital. The conversation is mostly a one-way “dialogue” … Continue reading →

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Can I Get A Refund on That Failure?

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

“Wouldn’t it be nice if taxpayers could somehow get a refund for government programs that didn’t work?” On Wednesday, February 9, in the New York Times, author David Leonhardt painted a rosy picture of social impact bonds, ignoring the potential … Continue reading →

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