President Obama on Monday will unveil a $3.7 trillion budget request for 2012 that proposes painful cuts in many government programs but fails to address the largest drivers of the country's long-term debt: Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
government programsPainful cuts in Obama's $3.7 trillion budgetEconomic news - CNNMoney.com Mon, 02/14/2011 - 05:03
Government, Foundations Look to 'Social Impact' Bonds to Boost P...PND - Philanthropy News Digest Thu, 02/10/2011 - 00:20
In an effort to improve the effectiveness of government programs, policy makers are considering issuing social impact bonds in which nonprofits would fund the startup of a new program but would recoup their costs if it met performance benchmarks.... Official U.S. Projections May Underestimate Life Expectancy, Rep...PND - Philanthropy News Digest Wed, 12/16/2009 - 00:50
The report from the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on an Aging Society found that by 2050 Americans may live 3.1 to 7.9 years longer than current projections, resulting in higher costs for government programs that serve older citizens.... France's new stimulus: Cocktail HourMarketplace Wed, 06/03/2009 - 10:59
France is trying to boost its economy with infrastructure projects, government programs, and food and wine. Sally Herships reports. |
