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Low-Wage America
Economy
Skeletons Of The Auto Industry Linger Across U.S.()
July 15, 2009 In all, 21 Chrysler and General Motors plants will be closed permanently or idled over the next few years. In addition to the loss of thousands of jobs, the closures can mean a substantial drop in tax revenue for affected communities. Some cities converted the vacant auto plants into other businesses in an attempt to reinvent their economies.
Business
Charities Lament 'Cash For Clunkers' Program()
July 14, 2009 When Congress passed a new law to give people up to $4,500 to junk their old cars and buy new, more efficient ones, the auto industry cheered. But some charities say they'll be the unintended victims of this program, and so will the low-income people they try to help.
Health Care
In Phoenix, Homeless Battle Summer Heat()
July 11, 2009 Summers in Phoenix can be long and lethal for those who can't escape the heat. Those who live in it say the heat makes them irritable, disoriented and unable to eat. Even at night, the temperature can hover in the lower 90s.
Economy
Can Expanding Food Stamps Jolt The Economy?()
July 7, 2009 Some economists say the additional $20 billion allocated to the federal food stamp program is a smart way to boost spending in a recession — especially with 4.8 million new people getting aid. But critics say a real economic kick-start will take a lot more money.
Hundreds Of Calif. Homeless March For Land Rights()
July 2, 2009 In Sacramento, hundreds of homeless demonstrate in hopes of securing land to sleep on. In recent months a tent city and a city shelter have closed. With laws that prohibit sleeping in public places, these individuals say it is now illegal for them to exist.
Economy
The Joy Of Work: A Disabled Man's Quest For A Job()
July 2, 2009 Michael Medina is looking for a job that will make him as happy as he once was when he worked as a janitor. He's aided by a job coach from the Arc of San Francisco, part of a national nonprofit network that helps people with developmental disabilities find general employment.
