Government welfare systems

Finance

Covid stimulus checks caused some Social Security, SSI beneficiaries to lose benefits. Lawmakers are pressing for answers

Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries were supposed to get stimulus checks with no strings attached. Three U.S. senators say the opposite

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Finance

Thailand’s new prime minister boosts optimism, but his populist policies pose fiscal risks

Srettha, Pheu Thai's choice for leader, was appointed prime minister on Aug. 22 and is hoped to bring stability to

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Finance

Nearly 750,000 adults may lose SNAP federal food assistance after debt ceiling deal, research shows

A bipartisan deal to raise the federal debt ceiling included changes to SNAP food assistance benefits. Here's who may be

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Finance

How one non-profit is helping single moms disrupt the cycle of poverty

The pandemic highlighted gaps in the social safety net for low-income single parents. One program is helping single mothers overcome

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