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Content: They gravitate to occupations where the supply of workers falls short of demand, typically among the higher‐skilled and lower‐skilled occupations. That hourglass shape of the immigration labor pool complements the native‐born workforce, where most workers fall in the middle range in terms of skills and education. As a result, immigrants do not compete directly with the vast majority of American workers. America’s recent history confirms that American workers can find plentiful employment opportunities during times of robust immigration. During the long boom of the 1990s, and especially in the second half of the decade, the national unemployment rate fell below 4 percent and real wages rose up and down the income scale, during a time of high immigration levels. Today the U.S. unemployment rate has again fallen to levels consistent with full employment and without diminished levels of immigration. Immigrants and native‐born Americans alike can all find work in a dynamic and flexible $11 trillion economy. The impact of immigration on the small segment of the U.S. workforce that competes directly with immigrants is more than offset by the lower prices and wider range of goods and services that all workers enjoy because of immigration. Americans also benefit from higher returns on investment, and from the opportunities created for more skilled native‐born workers in those industries that depend on immigrant workers to meet the needs of their customers. The comprehensive study by National Research Council in 1997 concluded that immigration delivers a “significant positive gain” of $1 billion to $10 billion a year to native‐born Americans.3And those gains from immigration recur year after year.
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https://www.cato.org/publications/speeches/mexican-migration-legalization-assimilation
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Title: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment | Cato Institute
Headings: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment
Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment
Federal Infrastructure in Perspective
Global Trend Toward Privatization
Hurdles to Private Infrastructure Investment
Notes
About the Author
Chris Edwards
Director of Tax Policy Studies and Editor, DownsizingGovernment.org
Content: Problems with Federal Infrastructure Spending
There are frequent calls for increased federal spending on infrastructure, but advocates usually ignore the problems and failures of past federal efforts. There is a history of pork‐barrel politics and bureaucratic mismanagement of many types of federal investment. Here are some of the problems: Investment is misallocated. Federal investments are often not based on actual marketplace demands. Amtrak investment, for example, has long been spread around to low‐population areas where passenger rail makes little economic sense. Most of Amtrak’s financial losses come from long‐distance routes through rural areas that account for only a small fraction of all riders. 5 Every lawmaker wants an Amtrak route through their state, so investment gets misallocated away from where it is really needed, such as the Northeast corridor. Investments are utilized inefficiently. Government infrastructure is often utilized inefficiently because supply and demand are not balanced by market prices.
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https://www.cato.org/publications/testimony/encouraging-private-infrastructure-investment
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Title: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment | Cato Institute
Headings: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment
Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment
Federal Infrastructure in Perspective
Global Trend Toward Privatization
Hurdles to Private Infrastructure Investment
Notes
About the Author
Chris Edwards
Director of Tax Policy Studies and Editor, DownsizingGovernment.org
Content: Amtrak investment, for example, has long been spread around to low‐population areas where passenger rail makes little economic sense. Most of Amtrak’s financial losses come from long‐distance routes through rural areas that account for only a small fraction of all riders. 5 Every lawmaker wants an Amtrak route through their state, so investment gets misallocated away from where it is really needed, such as the Northeast corridor. Investments are utilized inefficiently. Government infrastructure is often utilized inefficiently because supply and demand are not balanced by market prices. The vast water infrastructure operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, for example, greatly underprices irrigation water in western United States. The result has been wasted resources, harm to the environment, and a looming water crisis in many areas in the West. 6
Investment is mismanaged. Federal agencies don’t have the strong incentives that private businesses do to ensure that infrastructure projects are completed and operated efficiently. Federal highway, energy, airport, and air traffic control projects, for example, have often suffered large cost overruns.
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https://www.cato.org/publications/testimony/encouraging-private-infrastructure-investment
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Title: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment | Cato Institute
Headings: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment
Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment
Federal Infrastructure in Perspective
Global Trend Toward Privatization
Hurdles to Private Infrastructure Investment
Notes
About the Author
Chris Edwards
Director of Tax Policy Studies and Editor, DownsizingGovernment.org
Content: 7 The Big Dig in Boston—which was two‐thirds funded by the federal government—exploded in cost to five times the original estimate. 8 U.S. and foreign studies have found that privately financed infrastructure projects are less likely to have cost overruns than traditional government projects. 9
Mistakes are replicated across the nation. Perhaps the biggest problem with federal intervention in infrastructure is that when Washington makes mistakes it replicates them across the nation. High‐rise public housing projects, for example, were a terrible idea that federal funding helped spread nationwide. Federal subsidies for light‐rail projects have biased cities to opt for these expensive systems, even though they are generally less efficient and flexible than bus systems. 10 High‐speed rail represents another federal effort to induce the states to spend money on uneconomical infrastructure. 11
Burdensome Regulations. A final problem with federal infrastructure spending is that it usually comes part and parcel with piles of regulations. Federal Davis‐Bacon labor rules, for example, raise the cost of building state and local infrastructure.
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https://www.cato.org/publications/testimony/encouraging-private-infrastructure-investment
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Title: Reducing Wasteful Federal Spending | Cato Institute
Headings: Reducing Wasteful Federal Spending
Reducing Wasteful Federal Spending
The Need to Cut Spending
Causes of Waste in Federal Spending
Aid to the States Is Particularly Inefficient
Conclusions
About the Author
Chris Edwards
Content: One reason for all the rules is to prevent corruption and fraud, which are concerns because the government hands out so many contracts and subsidies. Another reason is that there is no profit goal in government, and so detailed rules provide an alternate way to monitor workers. Finally, government workers themselves have reasons to favor red tape: if they follow detailed rules, they can “cover their behinds” and shield themselves from criticism. Bureaucratic Layering. Research has found that American businesses have become leaner in recent decades, with flatter managements. 15 By contrast, the number of layers of federal management has greatly increased. Paul Light of the Brookings Institution found that the number of layers, or ranks by title, in the typical federal agency has jumped from 7 to 18 since the 1960s. 16 Light argues that today’s “over‐layered chain of command” in the government is a major cause of failure. 17 Overlaying stifles information flow and makes it harder to hold anyone accountable for failures.
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https://www.cato.org/publications/testimony/reducing-wasteful-federal-spending-0
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Title: Reducing Wasteful Federal Spending | Cato Institute
Headings: Reducing Wasteful Federal Spending
Reducing Wasteful Federal Spending
The Need to Cut Spending
Causes of Waste in Federal Spending
Aid to the States Is Particularly Inefficient
Conclusions
About the Author
Chris Edwards
Content: Research has found that American businesses have become leaner in recent decades, with flatter managements. 15 By contrast, the number of layers of federal management has greatly increased. Paul Light of the Brookings Institution found that the number of layers, or ranks by title, in the typical federal agency has jumped from 7 to 18 since the 1960s. 16 Light argues that today’s “over‐layered chain of command” in the government is a major cause of failure. 17 Overlaying stifles information flow and makes it harder to hold anyone accountable for failures. Political Appointees. At the top of the executive branch is a layer of about 3,000 full‐time political appointees. 18 Political leadership of federal agencies has some benefits, but it also contributes to failure. Administrations come into office eager to launch new initiatives, but they are less interested in managing what is already there. Political appointees may think that they know all the answers, and so they repeat past mistakes.
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https://www.cato.org/publications/testimony/reducing-wasteful-federal-spending-0
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Title: Why Do Cats Shake Or Vibrate Their Tails, And What Does it Mean?
Headings: Why Do Cats Shake Or Vibrate Their Tails, And What Does it Mean?
Why Do Cats Shake Or Vibrate Their Tails, And What Does it Mean?
So What Does It Mean When Your Cat Is Shaking Its Tail And Why Do They Do It?
Anxiety And Restlessness
Anger And Annoyance
Happiness And Excitement
Content: The shaking/ vibrating can affect either the entire tail or just its tip. It usually occurs when the tail is facing upwards or is slightly bent at the tip. So What Does It Mean When Your Cat Is Shaking Its Tail And Why Do They Do It? Depending on the situation and the cat’s surroundings, it can either give off positive or negative emotions. Here are the basic feelings a cat with a shaking/ vibrating tail is experiencing. Anxiety And Restlessness
When the upper part of your fluffy friend’s tail is vibrating or shaking, it means your kitty is anxious about something. The restless mood can be triggered by numerous things – even something as simple as not being able to find its favorite cat toy. Cats have enviably heightened senses and as such, they can actually sense things we, human beings, would completely miss. So your kitty’s anxiety could be the result of a noise you didn’t hear or some odor which you can’t smell. If the cat is residing in a house or apartment with a noisy family, it can develop chronic anxiety.
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https://www.catological.com/cats-shake-tails-sometimes/
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Title: Why Do Cats Shake Or Vibrate Their Tails, And What Does it Mean?
Headings: Why Do Cats Shake Or Vibrate Their Tails, And What Does it Mean?
Why Do Cats Shake Or Vibrate Their Tails, And What Does it Mean?
So What Does It Mean When Your Cat Is Shaking Its Tail And Why Do They Do It?
Anxiety And Restlessness
Anger And Annoyance
Happiness And Excitement
Content: Anxiety And Restlessness
When the upper part of your fluffy friend’s tail is vibrating or shaking, it means your kitty is anxious about something. The restless mood can be triggered by numerous things – even something as simple as not being able to find its favorite cat toy. Cats have enviably heightened senses and as such, they can actually sense things we, human beings, would completely miss. So your kitty’s anxiety could be the result of a noise you didn’t hear or some odor which you can’t smell. If the cat is residing in a house or apartment with a noisy family, it can develop chronic anxiety. Moreover, it can also start developing a number of health disorders caused by stress, such as skin problems. Some cats are suitable for big families and noisy environments, but others aren’t that laid-back. If your pet’s upper tail is vibrating and she’s anxious on a daily basis, you should try making the kitty’s room quieter and more comfortable. Anger And Annoyance
Cats can get annoyed by basically everything. The easiest ways to anger your beloved furball is to not pay enough attention to it or to go to the other extreme.
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https://www.catological.com/cats-shake-tails-sometimes/
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Title: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do - Catster
Headings: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Also:
Why is your cat meowing at night?
How to stop cat meowing at night
The bottom line on what to do about a cat meowing at night
Read more about cats and sleep on Catster.com:
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Content: 1) your cat’s indicating she has needs that aren’t being met and 2) you’re losing precious sleep. What to do? Thankfully, there are a few possible solutions, but let’s first look at some reasons for cat meowing at night. Why is your cat meowing at night? Is your cat meowing at night? We’ve got some reasons why — and some ideas on how to stop it! Photography ©innovatedcaptures | iStock / Getty Images Plus. Cats are known to sleep for extended periods of time but can be active when they’re not sawing logs. If your cat vocalizes at night while you’re sleeping, consider these reasons for your cat meowing at night. Changing residences can cause anxiety, which may present itself as a cat whining or a cat meowing at night.
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https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/cat-meowing-at-night
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Title: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do - Catster
Headings: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Also:
Why is your cat meowing at night?
How to stop cat meowing at night
The bottom line on what to do about a cat meowing at night
Read more about cats and sleep on Catster.com:
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Content: We’ve got some reasons why — and some ideas on how to stop it! Photography ©innovatedcaptures | iStock / Getty Images Plus. Cats are known to sleep for extended periods of time but can be active when they’re not sawing logs. If your cat vocalizes at night while you’re sleeping, consider these reasons for your cat meowing at night. Changing residences can cause anxiety, which may present itself as a cat whining or a cat meowing at night. Kitty is bored and wants you to wake up and play with her. Hunger or thirst are afoot, and your cat is sounding the alarm. An older cat may be experiencing dementia and her meows are based in confusion. There’s a health-related cause for your cat meowing at night. A newly adopted kitten might feel scared in her new environment.
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https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/cat-meowing-at-night
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Title: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do - Catster
Headings: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Also:
Why is your cat meowing at night?
How to stop cat meowing at night
The bottom line on what to do about a cat meowing at night
Read more about cats and sleep on Catster.com:
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Content: Kitty is bored and wants you to wake up and play with her. Hunger or thirst are afoot, and your cat is sounding the alarm. An older cat may be experiencing dementia and her meows are based in confusion. There’s a health-related cause for your cat meowing at night. A newly adopted kitten might feel scared in her new environment. A newly adopted older cat may feel lonely because she’s used to the company of other cats at the shelter — especially if she had bonded with a particular friend. Something she sees outside — likely another cat — disturbed her. How to stop cat meowing at night
As you can see, there are many reasons for a cat meowing at night. But, thankfully, getting shut-eye might be easier than you think. Here are some ways to stop a cat meowing at night:
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https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/cat-meowing-at-night
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Title: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do - Catster
Headings: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Also:
Why is your cat meowing at night?
How to stop cat meowing at night
The bottom line on what to do about a cat meowing at night
Read more about cats and sleep on Catster.com:
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Content: A newly adopted older cat may feel lonely because she’s used to the company of other cats at the shelter — especially if she had bonded with a particular friend. Something she sees outside — likely another cat — disturbed her. How to stop cat meowing at night
As you can see, there are many reasons for a cat meowing at night. But, thankfully, getting shut-eye might be easier than you think. Here are some ways to stop a cat meowing at night: Visit a veterinary professional to rule out any medical reasons that could be behind a cat meowing at night. As cats age, they’re prone to developing thyroid or kidney diseases, which might result in meowing a lot. Because moving can be an exceptionally stressful time for pets, Brent Bilhartz of LazyPaw Animal Hospitals says, “Moving tends to throw daily schedules upside down, but keep your pet’s routine as similar to normal as possible. Stick with feeding schedules, and make time for play and affection. Even a few minutes every day can make your pet feel safe, loved and calm.”
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https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/cat-meowing-at-night
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Title: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do - Catster
Headings: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Also:
Why is your cat meowing at night?
How to stop cat meowing at night
The bottom line on what to do about a cat meowing at night
Read more about cats and sleep on Catster.com:
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Content: Visit a veterinary professional to rule out any medical reasons that could be behind a cat meowing at night. As cats age, they’re prone to developing thyroid or kidney diseases, which might result in meowing a lot. Because moving can be an exceptionally stressful time for pets, Brent Bilhartz of LazyPaw Animal Hospitals says, “Moving tends to throw daily schedules upside down, but keep your pet’s routine as similar to normal as possible. Stick with feeding schedules, and make time for play and affection. Even a few minutes every day can make your pet feel safe, loved and calm.” A cat who feels safe and secure is less likely to anxiously meow at night. If cats aren’t active during the day, they might want to burn off that energy at night. One way to help the burn — and your likelihood of a good night’s sleep — is to give kitty a good workout before bed. Using wand toys that make her jump or playing chase with a ball are excellent ways to release some of the cat zoomies that are keeping you awake. It’s also a good idea to feed your cat and provide fresh water right before you go to bed.
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https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/cat-meowing-at-night
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Title: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do - Catster
Headings: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Also:
Why is your cat meowing at night?
How to stop cat meowing at night
The bottom line on what to do about a cat meowing at night
Read more about cats and sleep on Catster.com:
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Content: A cat who feels safe and secure is less likely to anxiously meow at night. If cats aren’t active during the day, they might want to burn off that energy at night. One way to help the burn — and your likelihood of a good night’s sleep — is to give kitty a good workout before bed. Using wand toys that make her jump or playing chase with a ball are excellent ways to release some of the cat zoomies that are keeping you awake. It’s also a good idea to feed your cat and provide fresh water right before you go to bed. Even humans sleep well with a full belly! Cats who suffer from anxiety may need extra assurance and attention from you, especially at bedtime. Bring your cat into the bedroom with you, and even move her bed near yours. Some cats like having a blanket or towel on their human’s bed — oftentimes they like to sleep right next to their person. Showing extra comfort and security can help an anxious or confused cat feel more relaxed and less likely to meow.
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https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/cat-meowing-at-night
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_35_1194079671#8_2766835017
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Title: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do - Catster
Headings: Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Is Your Cat Meowing at Night? Reasons Why and What to Do
Also:
Why is your cat meowing at night?
How to stop cat meowing at night
The bottom line on what to do about a cat meowing at night
Read more about cats and sleep on Catster.com:
Contributions
Content: Even humans sleep well with a full belly! Cats who suffer from anxiety may need extra assurance and attention from you, especially at bedtime. Bring your cat into the bedroom with you, and even move her bed near yours. Some cats like having a blanket or towel on their human’s bed — oftentimes they like to sleep right next to their person. Showing extra comfort and security can help an anxious or confused cat feel more relaxed and less likely to meow. Newly adopted kittens may meow out of loneliness. Again, playtime before bed is a way to let the baby burn off energy and also bond with you. If you’re up for it, take the kitten to bed with you at night. The comfort of sleeping with you might calm her down and give you a fighting chance at sleep. Remember, though, a new kitten is a baby, and it may take a few nights for her to settle into her new routine and surroundings.
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https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/cat-meowing-at-night
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_35_1194329931#7_2767641662
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Title: What Are the Cat Zoomies and Are They Ever Anything to Worry About? - Catster
Headings: What Are the Cat Zoomies and Are They Ever Anything to Worry About?
What Are the Cat Zoomies and Are They Ever Anything to Worry About?
Also:
First, what are cat zoomies?
What causes the cat zoomies?
When should you worry?
Read more about cat behavior on Catster.com:
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Content: Increased and unexpected bursts of energy, especially in older cats, could be a sign of an underlying health condition such as hyperthyroidism. For some cats, zoomies tend to hit in the middle of the night when the rest of the family is asleep. If your kitty only gets the zoomies when you are asleep, and if your household is regularly losing sleep because of your kitty’s antics, it might be time to adjust your morning feeding schedule or increase the amount of play your cat is getting during the day. If the behavior persists, consult your veterinarian to make sure there isn’t something medically wrong with your cat that is causing her to struggle with settling down at night. Tell us: Does your cat get the zoomies? How does your cat usually zoom around? Featured Photograph Photograph: Nils Jacobi/Getty Images
Read more about cat behavior on Catster.com: Why Do Cats Chirp?
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https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/what-are-the-cat-zoomies-should-you-worry
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_35_1196714404#1_2774550789
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Title: How Unrealistic Beauty Standards Affect Body Image and Mental Health | Catsup and Mustard
Headings: How a Negative Body Image Affects Mental Health
How a Negative Body Image Affects Mental Health
What Is Body Image?
How Can Society Affect Body Image?
Content: Body image is a personal view and feeling towards one’s body. Having a healthy body image means that you are comfortable with the way you look and you command your own self-worth. It also includes the behavior that resulted from those thoughts and feelings. It is not about weight or size. There are people who comfortable in their own skin despite not meeting the unrealistic standards of beauty in society. However, there are individuals who are easily affected by other people’s judgments of their appearance, making them criticize themselves and compare their body image with the commonly seen body image among celebrities. Unfortunately, images of celebrities are filtered, edited, and portray false standards of beauty. Because of that, women who look up to these celebrities tend to find their self-worth based on conforming with the popular unrealistic beauty standards, placing their physical and mental health at risk. How Can Society Affect Body Image? The possibility of developing a negative body image is higher on women since girls are more pressured to measure up to strict and unrealistic social and cultural beauty ideals that are often focused on the physical attributes of women than anything else that they are capable of.
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https://www.catsupandmustard.com/how-a-negative-body-image-affects-mental-health/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_35_1196714404#2_2774552516
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Title: How Unrealistic Beauty Standards Affect Body Image and Mental Health | Catsup and Mustard
Headings: How a Negative Body Image Affects Mental Health
How a Negative Body Image Affects Mental Health
What Is Body Image?
How Can Society Affect Body Image?
Content: However, there are individuals who are easily affected by other people’s judgments of their appearance, making them criticize themselves and compare their body image with the commonly seen body image among celebrities. Unfortunately, images of celebrities are filtered, edited, and portray false standards of beauty. Because of that, women who look up to these celebrities tend to find their self-worth based on conforming with the popular unrealistic beauty standards, placing their physical and mental health at risk. How Can Society Affect Body Image? The possibility of developing a negative body image is higher on women since girls are more pressured to measure up to strict and unrealistic social and cultural beauty ideals that are often focused on the physical attributes of women than anything else that they are capable of. Recognition of women is often associated with their appearance even if they can offer actions, thoughts, and ideals that are better than everyone else. This makes women vulnerable to negative body image because their appearance affects a great deal about their career, accomplishments, and opportunities that can present themselves worthy regardless of how they look. According to the Office of Women’s Health, women who possess positive body image, especially women, tend to have good mental health conditions. However, the trend in pop culture and the ‘thin-ideal’ media makes positive body image difficult to all women considering that there are various body types that don’t fit the ‘thin-ideal’ trend. Because of the pervading unrealistic beauty standards, women are at a higher risk of suffering from the most common low self-esteem to complex problems like eating disorders, depression, and other negative effects on their mental and physical well-being.
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https://www.catsupandmustard.com/how-a-negative-body-image-affects-mental-health/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_35_1199787477#1_2781031427
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Title: How to Become an ISO Auditor
Headings: How to Become an ISO Auditor
How to Become an ISO Auditor
Begin as an internal auditor
Expand to Vendor/Supplier Auditor
Consider auditing for a Certification Body
Content: Begin as an internal auditor
If you want to be a professional auditor then becoming an internal auditor for your organization is a great way to start. You will get exposure to the management system, maybe even get to audit all of it, be trained and of course given time to complete all the needed audit activities. While many organizations cut corners with their internal audit team, if nothing else it will give you some variety from your regular duties, interaction with lots of new people throughout the organization and even the opportunity to challenge the leaders of the organization. Internal auditing should be fun even if you don’t want to progress to professional status. Becoming an internal auditor is about volunteering and asking for the opportunity. Obviously displaying a propensity to do it well helps but “don’t ask – don’t get.” Internal auditors need training to ensure they have the right skills and there are many different options. You can be paired up with another auditor to observe, be observed, and then take over auditing activities. This training is a good start and it helps you decide if you really want to do this but formal training is important if you intend to take auditing to a professional level. Internal auditor training is typically two or three days in duration.
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https://www.cavendishscott.com/articles-news/iso-articles-general/how-to-become-an-iso-auditor/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_35_1200236815#1_2781840681
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Title: Why Does My Sprain Take So Long To Heal? - Cawley Physical Therapy
Headings: Why Does My Sprain Take So Long To Heal?
Why Does My Sprain Take So Long To Heal?
What is a sprain?
Healing time
Why does it take so long to heal?
Benefits of physical therapy
Content: Without an x-ray, it can be hard to tell whether you have a fracture or a sprain, so you should seek medical treatment after you have been injured. What is a sprain? A sprain is when ligaments are stretched or torn. Ligaments are the tough bands of fibrous tissue connecting two bones in your joints. A sprain may occur in your ankle, knee, wrist, or neck, but the most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. To assist the doctor in developing a treatment plan, sprains are graded based on how badly the ligaments have been injured. There are three grades: Grade 1 Sprain (Mild)
There are tiny tears and slight stretching in the ligament fibers. The ankle is swollen and slightly tender. Grade 2 Sprain (Moderate)
The ligament is partially torn.
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https://www.cawleypt.net/2019/02/21/why-does-my-sprain-take-so-long-to-heal/
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Title: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz | CBC News
Headings: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
Free publicity, plus a decent price, has allowed French's to gain ground at Heinz's expense
How did French's do it?
Taste and price matter, too
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Content: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz | CBC News
Business · Analysis
How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
French's sustained success in Canada is likely due to a combination of ingredients, including continuous free publicity and a Canadian-made ketchup that also offers a taste and price consumers find palatable. Social Sharing
Free publicity, plus a decent price, has allowed French's to gain ground at Heinz's expense
Sophia Harris · CBC News · Posted: Apr 20, 2019 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 20, 2019
Joanne Duguay, of Bathurst, N.B., switched to French's ketchup in 2016 after learning about its Canadian connection in a social media post. ( Joanne Duguay)
Just before barbecue season ignites, Heinz ketchup has launched a new TV ad to woo Canadians. The commercial climaxes with the brand smothering a lonely plate of fries to the tune of What About Love by Heart. But the ad may not be enough to win back the hearts of Canadians who left Heinz a few years ago, angered by its decision to move its ketchup manufacturing operations from Leamington, Ont., to the U.S.
Many defectors turned to a relative newcomer to the ketchup scene, French's, which promised to use only Canadian-grown tomatoes. French's customers have remained loyal, allowing the brand to take a bite out of Heinz's stranglehold on the Canadian ketchup market — a notable feat, considering Heinz has been selling ketchup in Canada for more than a century. "Condiments are intrinsically linked to attitudes and habits," said Sylvain Charlebois, a professor at Halifax's Dalhousie University who specializes in food distribution and policy.
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Title: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz | CBC News
Headings: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
Free publicity, plus a decent price, has allowed French's to gain ground at Heinz's expense
How did French's do it?
Taste and price matter, too
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Content: But that wasn't the perception of many Canadians when Heinz pulled its ketchup production, leaving some Leamington tomato farmers without a customer. "They hurt a lot of people there," said John Skoczen of Leamington, who worked as a labourer at the Heinz plant. " [ Farmers] were up in the air, they didn't know what they were doing." Heinz sold its processing plant in Leamington, Ont., in 2014 and moved its ketchup operations to the U.S. (Geoff Robins/The Canadian Press)
In December of 2015, French's came to the rescue, pledging to make ketchup with Leamington tomatoes .The move led to prolonged free publicity for the brand — the kind that money can't buy. First, a Facebook post praising French's, and detailing how Heinz ketchup had left Leamington, went viral, with more than a quarter of a million shares. " [That] was the catalyst," said Joanne Duguay, of Bathurst, N.B. At that time, she decided to abandon Heinz for French's. "It was shabby what they did to Canadian farmers. You just can't do that and think that people are going to turn around and just say, 'OK, not a problem.'" After briefly pulling it in 2016, Loblaws returned French's ketchup to its shelves following a public outcry. (
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Title: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz | CBC News
Headings: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
Free publicity, plus a decent price, has allowed French's to gain ground at Heinz's expense
How did French's do it?
Taste and price matter, too
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Content: First, a Facebook post praising French's, and detailing how Heinz ketchup had left Leamington, went viral, with more than a quarter of a million shares. " [That] was the catalyst," said Joanne Duguay, of Bathurst, N.B. At that time, she decided to abandon Heinz for French's. "It was shabby what they did to Canadian farmers. You just can't do that and think that people are going to turn around and just say, 'OK, not a problem.'" After briefly pulling it in 2016, Loblaws returned French's ketchup to its shelves following a public outcry. ( CBC)
Then, grocery giant Loblaws stopped selling French's ketchup in March 2016 due to "low" demand. The move sparked outrage from fans on social media, so the grocer quickly backtracked and the event made headlines. As a result, French's became a household name. Loblaws reverses decision, will continue to sell French's ketchup
"Loblaws did them the biggest favour, because it just caught on with Canadians," said Beth Mouratidis, of Barrie, Ont., who learned about French's commitment to Leamington at that time.
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Title: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz | CBC News
Headings: How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
How French's ketchup took a bite out of Heinz
Free publicity, plus a decent price, has allowed French's to gain ground at Heinz's expense
How did French's do it?
Taste and price matter, too
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Content: CBC)
Then, grocery giant Loblaws stopped selling French's ketchup in March 2016 due to "low" demand. The move sparked outrage from fans on social media, so the grocer quickly backtracked and the event made headlines. As a result, French's became a household name. Loblaws reverses decision, will continue to sell French's ketchup
"Loblaws did them the biggest favour, because it just caught on with Canadians," said Beth Mouratidis, of Barrie, Ont., who learned about French's commitment to Leamington at that time. "French's came along like a knight on a white horse and saved the day, and I wanted to support that." The brand got even more free publicity in 2017 when it started bottling its ketchup in Canada to make it a 100 per cent Canadian-made product. French's started bottling its ketchup at a plant in North York, Ont., in 2017. ( Jacqueline Hansen/CBC)
To top it all off, when the federal government imposed retaliatory tariffs last year on some U.S. imports — including ketchup — French's got a shout-out from the prime minister.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/french-s-heinz-ketchup-leamington-sales-1.5102789
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Title: Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure | Congressional Budget Office
Headings: Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure
Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure
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Content: In total, lawmakers appropriated $62 billion in funding for transportation and water infrastructure under that legislation. The Congressional Budget Office expects that, in nominal terms, federal spending for transportation and water infrastructure under ARRA will total $54 billion through 2013, by which time almost 90 percent of the funds made available for infrastructure through ARRA will have been spent. The Composition of Public Spending for Transportation and Water Infrastructure
The composition of public spending on transportation and water infrastructure can be represented in three ways: by the level of government providing the funding or other form of financial support; by the nature of the spending (whether it is designated for capital projects or for operation and maintenance); and by the type of infrastructure. State and local governments account for about 75 percent of total public spending on transportation and water infrastructure—even after subtracting from their gross spending the value of grants and loan subsidies that the federal government provides for such purposes—and the federal government accounts for the other 25 percent. That split has remained roughly constant over the past two decades. In recent years, not quite half of total public funding for transportation and water infrastructure in the United States has been devoted to capital spending for activities such as construction and equipment purchases. State and local governments have accounted for about 60 percent of those expenditures, and the federal government has accounted for about 40 percent.
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Title: Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure | Congressional Budget Office
Headings: Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure
Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure
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Content: and by the type of infrastructure. State and local governments account for about 75 percent of total public spending on transportation and water infrastructure—even after subtracting from their gross spending the value of grants and loan subsidies that the federal government provides for such purposes—and the federal government accounts for the other 25 percent. That split has remained roughly constant over the past two decades. In recent years, not quite half of total public funding for transportation and water infrastructure in the United States has been devoted to capital spending for activities such as construction and equipment purchases. State and local governments have accounted for about 60 percent of those expenditures, and the federal government has accounted for about 40 percent. A little more than half of total public spending for such infrastructure has been used for operation and maintenance, of which state and local governments have provided about 90 percent. Although the federal government has played a limited role in the funding of operation and maintenance for transportation and water infrastructure as a whole, it has provided much of the funding for operating and maintaining the nation’s air traffic control system. Spending on highways at all levels of government accounted for 43 percent of expenditures for transportation and water infrastructure in 2007. Expenditures on water supply and wastewater treatment systems accounted for 28 percent of spending; aviation, mass transit and rail made up 23 percent;
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Title: Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure | Congressional Budget Office
Headings: Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure
Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure
Summary
Content: A little more than half of total public spending for such infrastructure has been used for operation and maintenance, of which state and local governments have provided about 90 percent. Although the federal government has played a limited role in the funding of operation and maintenance for transportation and water infrastructure as a whole, it has provided much of the funding for operating and maintaining the nation’s air traffic control system. Spending on highways at all levels of government accounted for 43 percent of expenditures for transportation and water infrastructure in 2007. Expenditures on water supply and wastewater treatment systems accounted for 28 percent of spending; aviation, mass transit and rail made up 23 percent; and the remaining categories of water transportation and water resources accounted for 5 percent. The Role of Government in Funding Transportation and Water Infrastructure
In the United States, the public sector rather than the private sector typically provides funding for transportation and water infrastructure. Whether it is more efficient for the federal government to provide that funding depends on the type of infrastructure and the likelihood that such infrastructure will be undersupplied if its provision is left to state and local governments or to the private sector. Evidence suggests that spending for carefully selected infrastructure projects can contribute to long-term economic growth by increasing the capital stock and raising productivity. ( During a prolonged economic downturn, infrastructure spending can also mitigate losses in output and employment.)
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Title: Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure | Congressional Budget Office
Headings: Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure
Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure
Summary
Content: and the remaining categories of water transportation and water resources accounted for 5 percent. The Role of Government in Funding Transportation and Water Infrastructure
In the United States, the public sector rather than the private sector typically provides funding for transportation and water infrastructure. Whether it is more efficient for the federal government to provide that funding depends on the type of infrastructure and the likelihood that such infrastructure will be undersupplied if its provision is left to state and local governments or to the private sector. Evidence suggests that spending for carefully selected infrastructure projects can contribute to long-term economic growth by increasing the capital stock and raising productivity. ( During a prolonged economic downturn, infrastructure spending can also mitigate losses in output and employment.) Realizing the potential gains from public spending for transportation and water infrastructure depends crucially on identifying economically justifiable projects—those with benefits to society that are expected to outweigh costs—but a variety of factors make identifying such projects difficult. In addition, the demand for infrastructure could be better aligned with the existing supply by putting a price on those services that reflects the full cost of using infrastructure, including both the cost of providing infrastructure services and the costs that one person’s use imposes on others. The federal government could make its current funding more effective by ensuring that the costs of infrastructure projects are allocated across levels of government on the basis of where the benefits are expected to accrue. Otherwise, for example, federal funding for infrastructure that provided benefits primarily at the local level could result in too many projects, or projects that are too expensive, being undertaken. In addition, individuals and businesses might consume too many infrastructure services relative to the cost of providing those services—because the federal share of that cost is largely borne not by local residents but by taxpayers throughout the country.
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Title: The Effects of Tariffs and Trade Barriers in CBO’s Projections | Congressional Budget Office
Headings: The Effects of Tariffs and Trade Barriers in CBO’s Projections
The Effects of Tariffs and Trade Barriers in CBO’s Projections
What Tariffs Have Been Imposed?
How Do the Tariffs Affect the Economy?
How Uncertain Are CBO’s Estimates of Those Effects?
Content: A few countries are exempted from certain tariffs. For example, Canadian and Mexican imports were granted exemptions from the tariffs on steel and aluminum products. Other tariffs affect only imports from China, covering about half of U.S. imports from China and targeting mostly intermediate goods (items used for the production of other goods and services) and capital goods (such as computers and other equipment). In response to those tariffs, U.S. trading partners have retaliated with their own tariffs on U.S. products. As of July 25, 2019, retaliatory tariffs had been imposed on 7 percent of all goods exported by the United States—primarily industrial supplies and materials as well as agricultural products. How Do the Tariffs Affect the Economy? In CBO’s projections, the tariffs affect U.S. economic activity in several ways. First, they make consumer goods and capital goods more expensive, thereby reducing the purchasing power of U.S. consumers and businesses. Second, they increase businesses’ uncertainty about future barriers to trade. Such uncertainty leads some U.S. businesses to delay or forgo new investments or make costly adjustments to their supply chains because changes in trade policies might affect the costs of their operations.
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Title: The Effects of Tariffs and Trade Barriers in CBO’s Projections | Congressional Budget Office
Headings: The Effects of Tariffs and Trade Barriers in CBO’s Projections
The Effects of Tariffs and Trade Barriers in CBO’s Projections
What Tariffs Have Been Imposed?
How Do the Tariffs Affect the Economy?
How Uncertain Are CBO’s Estimates of Those Effects?
Content: How Do the Tariffs Affect the Economy? In CBO’s projections, the tariffs affect U.S. economic activity in several ways. First, they make consumer goods and capital goods more expensive, thereby reducing the purchasing power of U.S. consumers and businesses. Second, they increase businesses’ uncertainty about future barriers to trade. Such uncertainty leads some U.S. businesses to delay or forgo new investments or make costly adjustments to their supply chains because changes in trade policies might affect the costs of their operations. Third, they prompt retaliatory tariffs by U.S. trading partners, which reduce U.S. exports by making them more expensive for foreign purchasers. All of those effects lower U.S. output. In the other direction, U.S. consumers and businesses are expected to replace certain imported goods with goods produced in the United States, which would offset some of that decline in output. In addition, tariff revenues, by reducing the deficit, increase the resources available for private investment. On balance, in CBO’s projections, the trade barriers imposed since January 2018 reduce both real output and real household income.
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Title: CARES Act Includes Essential Measures to Respond to Public Health, Economic Crises, But More Will Be Needed | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: CARES Act Includes Essential Measures to Respond to Public Health, Economic Crises, But More Will Be Needed
CARES Act Includes Essential Measures to Respond to Public Health, Economic Crises, But More Will Be Needed
Expanded Unemployment Insurance
Direct Payments to Households
State Fiscal Relief
Increased Resources for Programs That Can Help Respond to Current Crisis
CARES Act Omits Urgent Needs That Next Legislation Must Address
Health Coverage
SNAP
Flexible Emergency Assistance Grants
Duration of Relief Provisions Should Be Tied to State of Economy, Not Artificial Timelines
End Notes
Content: Expanded Unemployment Insurance
The CARES Act includes a robust expansion in unemployment benefits that, in the near term, will enable more jobless workers to receive benefits and provide benefits that are more robust. This is critical, given both the sharp rise in unemployment we are already seeing and the underlying weakness in the basic Unemployment Insurance (UI) system. Three million workers filed a claim for UI benefits during the week of March 21, according to the Labor Department — an unprecedented increase. Initial claims averaged under 240,000 over the previous four weeks. Without the kinds of improvements in the CARES Act, the basic UI program would leave many workers out altogether and provide inadequate help to many others. Each state runs its own program and has significant discretion over eligibility and benefits. As a result, states vary widely in what share of jobless workers qualify for benefits and the level and duration of benefits. Nationally, fewer than 3 in 10 unemployed workers received UI over the 2010-2019 period. [ 1] Many do not qualify because they lack sufficient recent work history, are looking for part-time work in states that exclude part-time workers from UI, or left their job for a reason not covered by their state’s program, such as needing to care for an ill family member. During a recession, the share of jobless workers who qualify for UI typically rises because more unemployed workers have longer work histories and more lose their jobs for reasons that qualify them for benefits (layoffs versus a health issue).
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Title: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Impact of UI on SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF Applications
Impact of UI on People Already Enrolled
Impact on Benefits and Eligibility
Reporting Requirements
Receipt of Lump Sum
Overpayments
Example: Impact of Receipt of UI Through 2020
Health Insurance Marketplaces
Additional Considerations
End Notes
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Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
In response to the COVID-19 public health and economic crises, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act included three expansions of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides assistance for those unable to work due to COVID-19 who previously wouldn’t have qualified for UI due to reasons such as a short work history or self-employment. Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) provides an additional $600 per week for all UI recipients, including those receiving PUA benefits, through July 31. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) provides additional weeks of benefits for recipients who exhaust state benefits. The UI expansions mean that more low-income people will be eligible and that their benefits will be at least temporarily greater and last longer. The amount, timing, and type of UI benefits that low-income individuals receive will likely affect their eligibility for SNAP (formerly food stamps), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Impact of UI on SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF Applications
Effect on eligibility. For those already receiving UI, the full benefit amount counts as unearned income for SNAP at application.
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Title: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Impact of UI on SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF Applications
Impact of UI on People Already Enrolled
Impact on Benefits and Eligibility
Reporting Requirements
Receipt of Lump Sum
Overpayments
Example: Impact of Receipt of UI Through 2020
Health Insurance Marketplaces
Additional Considerations
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Content: Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) provides additional weeks of benefits for recipients who exhaust state benefits. The UI expansions mean that more low-income people will be eligible and that their benefits will be at least temporarily greater and last longer. The amount, timing, and type of UI benefits that low-income individuals receive will likely affect their eligibility for SNAP (formerly food stamps), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Impact of UI on SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF Applications
Effect on eligibility. For those already receiving UI, the full benefit amount counts as unearned income for SNAP at application. For Medicaid, the additional $600 per week of PUC is not countable and should be excluded in determining eligibility, but other UI benefits are counted. States have flexibility for treatment of income under TANF; most states count the full amount of UI, but some states are excluding the additional $600 per week of PUC. No delay in processing applications. State agencies must not delay processing of SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF applications while an individual is applying for UI.
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Title: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Impact of UI on SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF Applications
Impact of UI on People Already Enrolled
Impact on Benefits and Eligibility
Reporting Requirements
Receipt of Lump Sum
Overpayments
Example: Impact of Receipt of UI Through 2020
Health Insurance Marketplaces
Additional Considerations
End Notes
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Content: For Medicaid, the additional $600 per week of PUC is not countable and should be excluded in determining eligibility, but other UI benefits are counted. States have flexibility for treatment of income under TANF; most states count the full amount of UI, but some states are excluding the additional $600 per week of PUC. No delay in processing applications. State agencies must not delay processing of SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF applications while an individual is applying for UI. Potential UI income that hasn’t yet been received must not be considered when determining eligibility and benefit amounts. Providing information about UI. State agencies that administer SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF can provide information about these expanded UI benefits and encourage individuals who apply for assistance to also apply for UI. Due to the expansion of UI eligibility, many self-employed people and those with limited work history who wouldn’t have previously qualified may be eligible. And some TANF programs require applicants to apply for other potential income sources, including UI.
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Title: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Impact of UI on SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF Applications
Impact of UI on People Already Enrolled
Impact on Benefits and Eligibility
Reporting Requirements
Receipt of Lump Sum
Overpayments
Example: Impact of Receipt of UI Through 2020
Health Insurance Marketplaces
Additional Considerations
End Notes
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Content: Potential UI income that hasn’t yet been received must not be considered when determining eligibility and benefit amounts. Providing information about UI. State agencies that administer SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF can provide information about these expanded UI benefits and encourage individuals who apply for assistance to also apply for UI. Due to the expansion of UI eligibility, many self-employed people and those with limited work history who wouldn’t have previously qualified may be eligible. And some TANF programs require applicants to apply for other potential income sources, including UI. Impact of UI on People Already Enrolled
Individuals currently enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF who are approved for UI may need to report receipt of the UI to the state agency, which may affect their benefits. Impact on Benefits and Eligibility
SNAP: All UI benefits (including the additional $600 per week in PUC) are countable as unearned income for SNAP households. Receipt of UI may reduce benefits for households, although they may continue receiving the maximum benefit if the state is issuing emergency allotments during the public health emergency. For other households, the receipt of UI will put them over the income threshold and make them ineligible.
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https://www.cbpp.org/research/economy/pandemic-unemployment-insurance-provisions-what-they-mean-for-access-to-snap
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Title: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Provisions: What They Mean for Access to SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
Impact of UI on SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF Applications
Impact of UI on People Already Enrolled
Impact on Benefits and Eligibility
Reporting Requirements
Receipt of Lump Sum
Overpayments
Example: Impact of Receipt of UI Through 2020
Health Insurance Marketplaces
Additional Considerations
End Notes
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Content: Impact of UI on People Already Enrolled
Individuals currently enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF who are approved for UI may need to report receipt of the UI to the state agency, which may affect their benefits. Impact on Benefits and Eligibility
SNAP: All UI benefits (including the additional $600 per week in PUC) are countable as unearned income for SNAP households. Receipt of UI may reduce benefits for households, although they may continue receiving the maximum benefit if the state is issuing emergency allotments during the public health emergency. For other households, the receipt of UI will put them over the income threshold and make them ineligible. Medicaid: As a condition of receiving increased federal Medicaid funds, states must keep Medicaid enrollees covered through the end of the public health emergency, so Medicaid enrollees who begin receiving UI must not lose Medicaid coverage. ( Also, as noted above, the extra $600 per week in PUC is not countable for Medicaid.) TANF: States have flexibility in TANF on how to consider income, but they typically treat UI benefits as unearned income.
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Title: The Case for Boosting SNAP Benefits in Next Major Economic Response Package | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: The Case for Boosting SNAP Benefits in Next Major Economic Response Package
The Case for Boosting SNAP Benefits in Next Major Economic Response Package
Economists Rate SNAP Among the Fastest, Most Effective Options for Economic Stimulus
Higher SNAP Benefits Also Reduce Food Insecurity and Other Hardship During Economic Downturns
Temporarily Increase Maximum SNAP Benefits by 15 Percent
Nutrition Assistance to Territories, Emergency Food Network Also Needs Boosting
Retain 15 Percent Increase Until a Strong, Sustainable Recovery Is Clearly Underway
Include Other SNAP and WIC Changes in Next Major Stimulus Package
Preserving and Extending Eligibility for SNAP
Taking Precautions to Retain WIC Participants
Families First Act’s SNAP Provisions Last Only Through the Public Health Emergency; Exclude Nearly 40 Percent of SNAP Households
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Content: 3] CBO and Moody’s Analytics rate SNAP expenditures as one of the most effective ways to boost economic growth and job creation in a weak economy. [ 4]
Every dollar in new SNAP benefits spent when the economy is weak and unemployment elevated would increase the gross domestic product by $1.54, a recent USDA study estimated. Previous studies have estimated this effect to be as high as $1.80 for every new dollar in SNAP benefits during a recession. [ 5] Increases in SNAP benefits have the largest effects on spending for food and durable goods, and on income and jobs in industries such as manufacturing, trade, and transportation. [ 6] As the USDA study explains: The impact of this increased spending by SNAP households “multiplies” throughout the economy as the businesses supplying the food and other goods — and their employees — have additional funds to make purchases of their own. This multiplier effect on the economy may extend well beyond the initial money provided to SNAP participants. SNAP, by design, operates as an “automatic stabilizer” because its participation and spending can expand automatically when the economy experiences a downturn that raises unemployment and reduces household incomes. The program experienced large but temporary growth during and after the Great Recession; caseloads expanded significantly between 2007 and 2011 as the recession and sluggish economic recovery dramatically increased the number of low-income households that qualified and applied for help.
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https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/the-case-for-boosting-snap-benefits-in-next-major-economic-response-package
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Title: Immigrants Contribute Greatly to U.S. Economy, Despite Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule Rationale | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: Immigrants Contribute Greatly to U.S. Economy, Despite Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule Rationale
Immigrants Contribute Greatly to U.S. Economy, Despite Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule Rationale
Immigrants Work at High Rates in Jobs That Are Important to Our Economy and Communities
Immigrants Who Receive Assistance Have High Employment Rates
Immigrants Help Support the Aging U.S. Population
Immigrants’ Children Show Significant Upward Mobility
Rule Undermines Supports That Help Strengthen America’s Next Generation
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Content: and a fertility rate below the replacement rate for the U.S.-born…. In other words, immigrants appear to be taking low-skilled jobs that natives are either not available or unwilling to take. [ 3] (Emphasis added.) Research has also shown that immigrants contribute to native workers’ jobs and wages in sometimes hidden ways. For example, immigrants tend to be unusually mobile workers, quicker than their native-born peers to move around the country in response to shortages that appear in local labor markets. This helps native-born workers by filling gaps that could otherwise make their jobs impossible or reduce their productivity and lower their wages. George Borjas — a Harvard economist that immigration critics often cite — has argued that “immigration improves labor market efficiency. Moreover, it turns out that part of this efficiency gain accrues to natives, suggesting that existing estimates of the benefits from immigration may be ignoring a potentially important source of these benefits.” “ Back-of-the-envelope” calculations suggest efficiency gains for native-born workers of “between $5 billion and $10 billion annually,” Borjas writes, noting that “the estimates of the efficiency gain roughly double the measured benefits from immigration.” [ 4] Other researchers have reached similar conclusions. [
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Title: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
POLICY FUTURES
It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
Investment in Public Infrastructure Is Falling, With Real Consequences
The Nation’s Infrastructure Needs Improvement
State and Local Governments Are the Primary Stewards of the Country’s Infrastructure
How States Pay for Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure Spending Is Down Across Government
Investment in Public Infrastructure Fuels Economic Growth
Well-Targeted Public Investment in Infrastructure Improves
Private Productivity, Research Shows
Public Infrastructure Investment Can Spur Job Growth
Investment in Public Infrastructure Can Improve a State’s Quality of Life, the Environment, and Opportunity
It’s Time for States to Invest More in Infrastructure
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Content: Commerce requires well-maintained roads, railroads, airports, and ports so that manufacturers can obtain raw materials and parts and deliver finished products to consumers. Growing communities rely on well-functioning water and sewer systems. State-of-the art schools free from crowding and safety hazards improve educational opportunities for future workers. Every state needs infrastructure improvements that can pay off economically in private-sector investment and productivity growth. States may be hoping that a promised federal plan to invest more in roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure will materialize. More federal help would be welcome, but states should take the lead in this area because the type and amount of assistance they’d receive under any new federal initiative remain unclear. The President’s fiscal year 2019 infrastructure proposal, for example, claimed to invest $1.5 trillion in real new federal infrastructure resources, but it is a mirage: the budget in fact would have cut total federal funding for infrastructure in the long run. ( The proposal would have added $200 billion in “new” federal funds that the Administration claimed could support at least $1.5 trillion in investment, but in the long run it would have deeply cut the Highway Trust Fund — and suggests that states and localities would have to fill the gap. [ 1]) President Trump also noted the need for infrastructure investment in his 2020 budget, which again calls for allocating $200 billion but provides no new details on how it would be used.
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Title: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
POLICY FUTURES
It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
Investment in Public Infrastructure Is Falling, With Real Consequences
The Nation’s Infrastructure Needs Improvement
State and Local Governments Are the Primary Stewards of the Country’s Infrastructure
How States Pay for Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure Spending Is Down Across Government
Investment in Public Infrastructure Fuels Economic Growth
Well-Targeted Public Investment in Infrastructure Improves
Private Productivity, Research Shows
Public Infrastructure Investment Can Spur Job Growth
Investment in Public Infrastructure Can Improve a State’s Quality of Life, the Environment, and Opportunity
It’s Time for States to Invest More in Infrastructure
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Content: More federal help would be welcome, but states should take the lead in this area because the type and amount of assistance they’d receive under any new federal initiative remain unclear. The President’s fiscal year 2019 infrastructure proposal, for example, claimed to invest $1.5 trillion in real new federal infrastructure resources, but it is a mirage: the budget in fact would have cut total federal funding for infrastructure in the long run. ( The proposal would have added $200 billion in “new” federal funds that the Administration claimed could support at least $1.5 trillion in investment, but in the long run it would have deeply cut the Highway Trust Fund — and suggests that states and localities would have to fill the gap. [ 1]) President Trump also noted the need for infrastructure investment in his 2020 budget, which again calls for allocating $200 billion but provides no new details on how it would be used. But rather than investing in infrastructure, many states have cut taxes and have offered corporate subsidies in a misguided approach to boosting economic growth. Tax cuts will spur little to no economic growth and take money away from schools, universities, and other public investments essential to producing the talented workforce that businesses need. [ 2] This pattern of neglect of infrastructure by states — the primary stewards (along with their local government partners) of the nation’s infrastructure — has serious consequences for the nation’s growth and quality of life as roads crumble, school buildings become obsolete, and outdated facilities jeopardize public health. States should address unmet infrastructure needs now for several reasons: The investment will improve state economies, now and in the future.
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Title: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
POLICY FUTURES
It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
Investment in Public Infrastructure Is Falling, With Real Consequences
The Nation’s Infrastructure Needs Improvement
State and Local Governments Are the Primary Stewards of the Country’s Infrastructure
How States Pay for Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure Spending Is Down Across Government
Investment in Public Infrastructure Fuels Economic Growth
Well-Targeted Public Investment in Infrastructure Improves
Private Productivity, Research Shows
Public Infrastructure Investment Can Spur Job Growth
Investment in Public Infrastructure Can Improve a State’s Quality of Life, the Environment, and Opportunity
It’s Time for States to Invest More in Infrastructure
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Content: And more than half of the states have raised their gas taxes, a key source of funds for road construction, since 2013. But overall, states are cutting infrastructure spending as a share of the economy, the opposite of what is needed. Spending by state and local governments on all types of capital dropped from its high of 3 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the late 1960s to less than 2 percent in 2017. Falling federal spending on infrastructure is exacerbating the problem. States must turn their attention back to the type of infrastructure investments that will boost productivity, support business growth, create jobs, provide a healthier environment, and improve opportunities for all of their residents. The specific investments needed will differ from state to state depending on factors like the condition of the existing infrastructure and the mix of industries in the region, but states continue to ignore needed investments at the country’s peril. Investment in Public Infrastructure Is Falling, With Real Consequences
In the decades after World War II, the United States built an interstate highway system, hundreds of airports, a massive network of waterworks, and expanded port facilities and other infrastructure that significantly boosted the country’s economic output. Much of this infrastructure is in dire need of repair. In addition, better functioning infrastructure, including more efficient public transit systems and more environmentally friendly water and sewer systems, could boost economic growth and quality of life. Despite these needs, governments at all levels are failing to make the improvements that the nation’s roads, bridges, and other infrastructure need.
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Title: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
POLICY FUTURES
It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
Investment in Public Infrastructure Is Falling, With Real Consequences
The Nation’s Infrastructure Needs Improvement
State and Local Governments Are the Primary Stewards of the Country’s Infrastructure
How States Pay for Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure Spending Is Down Across Government
Investment in Public Infrastructure Fuels Economic Growth
Well-Targeted Public Investment in Infrastructure Improves
Private Productivity, Research Shows
Public Infrastructure Investment Can Spur Job Growth
Investment in Public Infrastructure Can Improve a State’s Quality of Life, the Environment, and Opportunity
It’s Time for States to Invest More in Infrastructure
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Content: 7]
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These needs vary significantly by state because of differences in size, congestion, and age of existing infrastructure. For example, 54 percent of the roads in Rhode Island are in poor condition, while only 9 percent of roads in North Carolina are, according to ASCE. Ohio needs over $100 billion to improve its drinking water treatment facilities while Georgia — with a population similar to Ohio — needs just over $20 billion. The ASCE report card also includes information on state infrastructure needs and investment. [ 8]
State and Local Governments Are the Primary Stewards of the Country’s Infrastructure
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State and local governments are the stewards of most of the country’s public capital. They own over 90 percent of non-defense public infrastructure assets, [9] and although the federal government assists in the building and maintenance of these assets, state and local governments pay 75 percent of the cost of maintaining and improving them. [ 10] (See Figure 2.) States and localities spend the vast majority of their capital dollars — 85 percent — on key building blocks of a state’s economy: schools, transportation, and drinking water treatment and distribution. ( See Table 1.)
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Title: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
POLICY FUTURES
It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
Investment in Public Infrastructure Is Falling, With Real Consequences
The Nation’s Infrastructure Needs Improvement
State and Local Governments Are the Primary Stewards of the Country’s Infrastructure
How States Pay for Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure Spending Is Down Across Government
Investment in Public Infrastructure Fuels Economic Growth
Well-Targeted Public Investment in Infrastructure Improves
Private Productivity, Research Shows
Public Infrastructure Investment Can Spur Job Growth
Investment in Public Infrastructure Can Improve a State’s Quality of Life, the Environment, and Opportunity
It’s Time for States to Invest More in Infrastructure
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End Notes
Stay up to date
Content: They own over 90 percent of non-defense public infrastructure assets, [9] and although the federal government assists in the building and maintenance of these assets, state and local governments pay 75 percent of the cost of maintaining and improving them. [ 10] (See Figure 2.) States and localities spend the vast majority of their capital dollars — 85 percent — on key building blocks of a state’s economy: schools, transportation, and drinking water treatment and distribution. ( See Table 1.) Not surprisingly, current investment varies significantly by state, based on factors like the size and population density of a state or the age of existing infrastructure. But some differences result from the willingness of the state to identify and fund needed investments. Overall, investments have been declining as needs have risen. Figure 3 shows the portion of total state
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Title: Policy Basics: Where Do Our State Tax Dollars Go? | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Headings: Policy Basics: Where Do Our State Tax Dollars Go?
Policy Basics: Where Do Our State Tax Dollars Go?
Most State Dollars Go Toward Education and Health Care
K-12 education
Higher education
Health care
Transportation
Corrections
Assistance for struggling families
Other spending
The Spending Mix Varies From State to State
Content: Together, they constitute about 17 percent of state budgets, or about $209 billion. States spend the remainder of their budgets on a wide variety of programs. For example: States are one of the main funders of the nation’s public elementary and secondary schools, which some 51 million students — nine out of ten enrolled school-age children — attend. Transportation
State funding for transportation totals some $69 billion, accounting for around 6 percent of state spending, on average. These funds are used primarily to build and repair roads and bridges and for public transit systems. Corrections
Prisons, juvenile justice programs, and parole and other corrections programs make up about 5 percent of state budgets, or $56 billion. Assistance for struggling families
Cash assistance to low-income individuals through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and some smaller programs, such as general assistance, makes up only a tiny share of state spending — about 1 percent or $11 billion. Other spending
Comparable national data do not exist for the individual areas of spending that make up the remaining 32 percent of state budgets. But some of the larger items in this “Other” category are contributions to public employees’ pension and health benefits and general aid to local governments.
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Title: The 10 Best Anime On Amazon Prime, According To IMDb | CBR
Headings: The 10 Best Anime On Amazon Prime, According To IMDb
The 10 Best Anime On Amazon Prime, According To IMDb
RELATED: The 10 Best Anime Based on Visual Novels Of The Decade, Ranked According To IMDb
10 RE:CREATORS - (7.0)
9 KOKKOKU: MOMENT BY MOMENT - (7.0)
8 GRIMOIRE OF ZERO - (7.1)
RELATED: The 10 Worst Shoujo Anime Of The Decade, According To IMDb
7 IS IT WRONG TO TRY TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON? ON THE SIDE: SWORD ORATORIA - (7.2)
6 GIRLS' LAST TOUR - (7.5)
5 SAGRADA RESET - (7.6)
RELATED: The 10 Best Anime Based on Visual Novels Of The Decade, Ranked According To IMDb
4 LAND OF THE LUSTROUS - (7.9)
3 MADE IN ABYSS - (8.4)
RELATED: 10 Most Underrated Anime Of The Past 5 Years
2 DORORO (2019) - (8.4)
1 VINLAND SAGA - (9.0)
NEXT: The 10 Best Anime Movies On Amazon Prime, According To IMDb
Content: The story follows the protagonist Zero, a witch who has a child-like appearance, and a Beasfalen, a person born with the partial appearance of an animal. RELATED: The 10 Worst Shoujo Anime Of The Decade, According To IMDb
In the year 526 of the Liturgical calendar, witches are notorious throughout the world for their knowledge and magical powers and are in a constant battle with humans. When Zero enlists the help of a Beastfallen who she names Mercenary to act as her protector, they begin their search along with a couple of others to find the Grimoire of Zero, a spellbook that will bring danger in the wrong hands. 7 IS IT WRONG TO TRY TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON? ON THE SIDE: SWORD ORATORIA - (7.2)
Is It Wrong To Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria debuted in Spring 2017 exclusively on Amazon Prime. The anime was animated by J.C. Staff and written by Fujino Oomori and focuses on Ais Wallenstein.
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Title: Best Psychological Thrillers (Updated 2021)
Headings: The 12 Best Psychological Thrillers (Updated 2021)
The 12 Best Psychological Thrillers (Updated 2021)
Editors choice
1. Fight Club
Premium pick
2. Black Swan
Best value
3. Take Shelter
4. Gone Girl
5. Hard Candy
6. Panic Room
7. Prisoners
8. Martha Marcy May Marlene
9. American Psycho
10. Nightcrawler
11. Seven
12. We Need to Talk About Kevin
Themes of Psychological Thrillers
Directors of Psychological Thrillers
2 Themes of Psychological Thrillers
1 Directors of Psychological Thrillers
Content: We all have our own reactions to being stressed, and they tend to be the same whether the stressor is something in real life or something on a screen. Many don't enjoy these feelings of stress, while others purposefully seek them out. Similar to riding a roller coaster or surfing a big wave, psychological thriller movies often provide that same rush of anxiety and adrenaline. Psychological thriller movies typically follow psychologically stressed or unwell people or deal with psychological themes in a thrilling way. Many psychological thrillers deal with themes like perception, reality, and paranoia and focus on the main character grappling with issues pertaining to these themes. While these films are a subgenre of thrillers, they also sometimes cross over with other genres like drama, mystery, and action. However, psychological thrillers as a whole tend to focus on being thrilling thanks to the fear and anxiety induced by the character and their actions, instead of events that would drive a typical action movie. Is your interest piqued? Does the thought of purposefully inducing anxiety with a psychological thriller entice you? Look no further!
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Title: Best True Crime Documentaries (Updated 2020)
Headings: The 10 Best True Crime Documentaries (Updated 2020)
The 10 Best True Crime Documentaries (Updated 2020)
Editors choice
1. The Witness
Premium pick
2. Abducted in Plain Sight
Best value
3. Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills
4. The Thin Blue Line
5. The Imposter
6. There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane
7. Cartel Land
8. The Central Park Five
9. Murder on a Sunday Morning
10. Tickled
11. Dear Zachary: A Letter To A Son About His Father
12. Unseen
True Crime Documentary Styles
True Crime Documentary Sub-Genres
Choose What's Best For You
FAQ
Q: Why are true crime documentaries so popular?
Q: Is it morbid to watch true crime documentaries?
Q: Are true crime documentaries objective and accurate?
Q: Are true crime documentaries addictive?
Q: Are there true crime documentaries about crimes other than murder?
Content: Unseen
It seems like true crime is everywhere nowadays, with TV shows, podcasts, movies of the genre popping up all over. However, while it's captivating to watch Zac Efron play serial killer Ted Bundy or to see Patricia Arquette as Dee Dee Blanchard, many true crime films don't show the whole unbiased truth of the situation. That's where documentaries come in. It seems as though we're in the middle of a true crime renaissance, with podcasts like "Serial" and documentaries like "The Jinx" having led our attention back into the shadows where criminals have occasionally been able to avoid prison time and innocent people have been sent away for crimes they didn't commit. Beyond grabbing our attention and keeping us entertained, true crime documentaries also shed light on important issues.. Some true crime documentaries have even helped exonerate people and changed laws. Whether you're looking to be on the edge of your seat as you try to piece together the truth of a situation or to be educated on underrepresented issues, a true crime documentary may be perfect for you. Not sure which ones are worth watching? Look no further! The true crime documentaries here are all guaranteed to open your eyes and compel you to become a novice detective! Editors choice
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Title: 10 percent of world will have diabetes by 2035: Report - CBS News
Headings: 10 percent of world will have diabetes by 2035: Report
10 percent of world will have diabetes by 2035: Report
Content: Patients have to control their diets and may have to take additional insulin and other medications to balance out their blood sugar levels. If left untreated, diabetes can cause complications including glaucoma, cataracts, other eye problems, neuropathy (nerve damage) that leads to numbness in the feet, skin infections, high blood pressure, depression, hearing loss and oral health problems. IDF points out that the number of people with diabetes, especially the Type 2 form, has increased in every country. The number of total diabetes cases have increased 4.4 percent over the last two years, now affecting more than 5 percent of the global population. "We haven't seen any kind of stabilizing, any kind of reversal," Leonor Guariguata, an epidemiologist and project coordinator for IDF's Diabetes Atlas, said to Businessweek. " Diabetes continues to be a very big problem and is increasing even beyond previous projections." According to the report, despite better treatments and improving education strategies, the battle to protect people from diabetes and its complications "is being lost." Dr. Juliana Chan, a professor of medicine and therapeutics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, told the BBC that in China, she feels the rising rates of diabetes are due to different genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors not helped by the fact that the country is becoming modernized rapidly. China had the highest total number of citizens with the disease, with an estimated 98.4 million to be diagnosed by the end of 2013. "It is typically an ageing disease, but the data shows that the young and middle-aged are most vulnerable.
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Title: 10 percent of world will have diabetes by 2035: Report - CBS News
Headings: 10 percent of world will have diabetes by 2035: Report
10 percent of world will have diabetes by 2035: Report
Content: Diabetes continues to be a very big problem and is increasing even beyond previous projections." According to the report, despite better treatments and improving education strategies, the battle to protect people from diabetes and its complications "is being lost." Dr. Juliana Chan, a professor of medicine and therapeutics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, told the BBC that in China, she feels the rising rates of diabetes are due to different genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors not helped by the fact that the country is becoming modernized rapidly. China had the highest total number of citizens with the disease, with an estimated 98.4 million to be diagnosed by the end of 2013. "It is typically an ageing disease, but the data shows that the young and middle-aged are most vulnerable. It is prevalent in obese people but emerging data suggests that for lean people with diabetes the outcome can be worse," she explained. She said the disease is tricky because it has a lot of "paradoxes," but she is hopeful that the country has the ability and money to fix their health care system to address the growing problems. The report's authors call for diabetes to be placed high on the agendas of health ministers throughout the world. "IDF Diabetes Atlas' latest figures provide a worrying indication of the future impact of diabetes as a major threat to global development," they said.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/10-percent-of-world-will-have-diabetes-by-2035-report/
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Title: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore - CBS News
Headings: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
Content: There are only a few good reasons to alter your plan: If one of the underlying assumptions of your plan has changed (something occurred to alter your ability, willingness or need to take risk)
If new evidence is presented from peer reviewed academic journals changes how you view investing. For example, just as Copernicus revolutionized the way we think about our universe with the 1530 publication of On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres, in 1992, professors Eugene Fama and Ken French revolutionized the way we think about investing with the publication in the Journal of Finance of their paper " The Cross-section of Expected Stock Returns ." New investment vehicles are introduced that allow you to more efficiently implement your strategy. The introduction of index funds, tax managed funds, core funds, ETFs and other passive strategies have all helped improve our options. Photo courtesy of TheCreativePenn on Flickr. Next: Stay Informed
Stay Informed The New Finance: " Ignore the noise." The unfortunate truth is that for most investors, paying attention causes them to make all kinds of investment mistakes as their emotions take over.
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Title: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore - CBS News
Headings: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
Content: Photo courtesy of TheCreativePenn on Flickr. Next: Stay Informed
Stay Informed The New Finance: " Ignore the noise." The unfortunate truth is that for most investors, paying attention causes them to make all kinds of investment mistakes as their emotions take over. Investors persistently get it wrong because they pay attention. They tend to buy (high) after periods of good performance and tend to sell (low) after periods of bad performance. They also fail to understand that what they're paying attention to is only information that everyone else already knows, and thus is already incorporated into prices. It's ironic that Richard Bernstein, former chief quantitative strategist for Merrill Lynch once warned investors: " Today's investors find it inconceivable that life might be better without so much information.
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Title: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore - CBS News
Headings: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
Content: Investors persistently get it wrong because they pay attention. They tend to buy (high) after periods of good performance and tend to sell (low) after periods of bad performance. They also fail to understand that what they're paying attention to is only information that everyone else already knows, and thus is already incorporated into prices. It's ironic that Richard Bernstein, former chief quantitative strategist for Merrill Lynch once warned investors: " Today's investors find it inconceivable that life might be better without so much information. Investors find it hard to believe that ignoring the vast majority of investment noise might actually improve investment performance. The idea sounds too risky because it is so contrary to their accepted and reinforced actions." Photo courtesy of Adrian Pursur on Flickr. Next: You Get What You Pay For
You Get What You Pay For
The New Finance: "
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Title: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore - CBS News
Headings: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
Content: Investors find it hard to believe that ignoring the vast majority of investment noise might actually improve investment performance. The idea sounds too risky because it is so contrary to their accepted and reinforced actions." Photo courtesy of Adrian Pursur on Flickr. Next: You Get What You Pay For
You Get What You Pay For
The New Finance: " You get what you don't pay for." Something becomes conventional wisdom because it's often true in many arenas. However, that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be true of investing. In the case of investing, higher costs most often result in lower returns. In other words, with low-cost passive vehicles, you get what you don't pay for:
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Title: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore - CBS News
Headings: 9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore
Content: Active management focuses on trying to manage the part of the investment experience we have no control over: the returns we earn from our investments. Unfortunately, there's only one person who knows where the market is going, and none of us gets to speak to that person and get an answer -- at least in this lifetime (and it won't matter in the next one). Thus, prudent investors focus on the things they actually can control: The amount of risk they take
Diversifying those risks across asset classes/risk factors, minimizing idiosyncratic risks
The structure of investment vehicles they use to implement their plan
Keeping costs low and tax efficiency high
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Past Performance of Active Managers Is Prologue The New Finance: " Past performance of active management isn't prologue." As presented in The Quest for Alpha, the overwhelming body of evidence -- be it on individual investors, mutual funds, pension plans, hedge funds or behavioral finance -- demonstrates that there's little to no persistence of performance beyond the randomly expected. Even 15 years or more of outperformance has been shown to be unreliable for indicating future performance.
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Title: BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from? - CBS News
Headings: BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from?
BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from?
Content: BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from? - CBS News
BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from? By Chevaz Clarke
July 2, 2020 / 10:04 AM / CBS News
The language used to describe racial minorities has fueled controversy in the United States for centuries. POC is widely used as an umbrella term for all people of color, but now a different acronym is suddenly gaining traction on the internet — BIPOC, which stands for Black, Indigenous, People of Color. People are using the term to acknowledge that not all people of color face equal levels of injustice. They say BIPOC is significant in recognizing that Black and Indigenous people are severely impacted by systemic racial injustices. According to Google Trends, the use of the acronym began to spike in May 2020, coinciding with the growing Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. Founders of " The BIPOC Project " use the term to "highlight the unique relationship to Whiteness that Indigenous and Black (African Americans) people have, which shapes the experiences of and relationship to white supremacy for all people of color within a U.S. context."
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bipoc-meaning-where-does-it-come-from-2020-04-02/
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Title: BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from? - CBS News
Headings: BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from?
BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from?
Content: POC is widely used as an umbrella term for all people of color, but now a different acronym is suddenly gaining traction on the internet — BIPOC, which stands for Black, Indigenous, People of Color. People are using the term to acknowledge that not all people of color face equal levels of injustice. They say BIPOC is significant in recognizing that Black and Indigenous people are severely impacted by systemic racial injustices. According to Google Trends, the use of the acronym began to spike in May 2020, coinciding with the growing Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. Founders of " The BIPOC Project " use the term to "highlight the unique relationship to Whiteness that Indigenous and Black (African Americans) people have, which shapes the experiences of and relationship to white supremacy for all people of color within a U.S. context." But where does it come from? Tara Young, a director at UC Berkeley who identifies as Black, Native American, Cherokee and Creek, believes the use of the term is a product of younger generations, but she appreciates its attempt to reflect both Black and Indigenous cultures. "With older generations, they were so pushed to just choose one. You don't see a lot of people who are like 'I am Black, Native American,' or Black Indigenous in this case," she told CBS News. " It's trying to reflect both which I think is actually nice."
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bipoc-meaning-where-does-it-come-from-2020-04-02/
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Title: Chiquita accused of funding Colombia terrorists - CBS News
Headings: Chiquita accused of funding Colombia terrorists
Chiquita accused of funding Colombia terrorists
Content: Chiquita accused of funding Colombia terrorists - CBS News
Chiquita accused of funding Colombia terrorists
May 31, 2011 / 8:20 AM / AP
MIAMI - Each name is next to a number, in black type on a thick legal document. They are the mothers and fathers, spouses, sisters and brothers of thousands of Colombians who were killed or vanished during a bloody civil conflict between leftist guerrillas and right-wing paramilitary groups whose victims have largely been civilians. The list has at least 4,000 names, each one targeting Chiquita Brands International in U.S. lawsuits, claiming the produce giant's payments and other assistance to the paramilitary groups amounted to supporting terrorists. Cincinnati-based Chiquita in 2007 pleaded guilty to similar criminal charges brought by the Justice Department and paid a $25 million fine. But if the lawsuits succeed, plaintiffs' lawyers estimate the damages against Chiquita could reach into the billions. The cases filed around the country are being consolidated before a South Florida federal judge who must decide whether to dismiss them or let them proceed. "A company that pays a terrorist organization that kills thousands of people should get the capital punishment of civil liability and be put out of business by punitive damages," said attorney Terry Collingsworth, who filed one of the first lawsuits on behalf of Colombians. Chiquita has long maintained it was essentially blackmailed into paying the paramilitary groups — perpetrators of the majority of civilian deaths in Colombia's dirty war — and insists the lawsuits should be dismissed. "Chiquita was extorted in Colombia and company officials believed that the payments were necessary to prevent violent retaliation against employees," said company spokesman Ed Loyd. The lawsuits could be strengthened by the recent release of some 5,500 pages of internal Chiquita documents that were produced during the Justice Department probe.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chiquita-accused-of-funding-colombia-terrorists/
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Title: Chiquita accused of funding Colombia terrorists - CBS News
Headings: Chiquita accused of funding Colombia terrorists
Chiquita accused of funding Colombia terrorists
Content: The cases filed around the country are being consolidated before a South Florida federal judge who must decide whether to dismiss them or let them proceed. "A company that pays a terrorist organization that kills thousands of people should get the capital punishment of civil liability and be put out of business by punitive damages," said attorney Terry Collingsworth, who filed one of the first lawsuits on behalf of Colombians. Chiquita has long maintained it was essentially blackmailed into paying the paramilitary groups — perpetrators of the majority of civilian deaths in Colombia's dirty war — and insists the lawsuits should be dismissed. "Chiquita was extorted in Colombia and company officials believed that the payments were necessary to prevent violent retaliation against employees," said company spokesman Ed Loyd. The lawsuits could be strengthened by the recent release of some 5,500 pages of internal Chiquita documents that were produced during the Justice Department probe. The documents detail how payments were hidden by accounting maneuvers, and shed light on Colombian government and political involvement with the paramilitary group. They also show there was a debate among Chiquita executives about whether the payments were proper. In a 1997 handwritten note, one Chiquita executive said such payments are the "cost of doing business in Colombia." "Need to keep this very confidential — people can get killed," he wrote. Chiquita, with some 21,000 employees on six continents, is best known as the top U.S. banana seller but also markets a variety of other produce and fruit-based snacks.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chiquita-accused-of-funding-colombia-terrorists/
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Title: City Of Mermaids - CBS News
Headings: City Of Mermaids
City Of Mermaids
Content: Once a week they practice their old routines and they perform once a month. “We forget that we're 50 and 40 and 60 and 70. When you're in the water you feel 19. Our motto is once a mermaid always a mermaid,” said Wynns. Today Weeki Wachee Springs is more than just a mermaid show. It is a little bit of history and a glimpse back to what Florida used to be. Weeki Wachee Springs is located just 45 minutes north of Tampa at the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and State Road 50. Weeki Wachee Springs opens at 10:00 A.M. daily. Mermaid shows are available daily. Closing times may vary.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/city-of-mermaids/
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Title: City Of Mermaids - CBS News
Headings: City Of Mermaids
City Of Mermaids
Content: It is a little bit of history and a glimpse back to what Florida used to be. Weeki Wachee Springs is located just 45 minutes north of Tampa at the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and State Road 50. Weeki Wachee Springs opens at 10:00 A.M. daily. Mermaid shows are available daily. Closing times may vary. Check Park schedule by calling 1-877-GO-WEEKI for additional information. General admission for adults is $16.95, children (Age 3 -10) is $12.95, and children under age 2 are admitted free.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/city-of-mermaids/
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Title: Coronavirus pandemic may lead to 75,000 "deaths of despair" from suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, study says - CBS News
Headings: Coronavirus pandemic may lead to 75,000 "deaths of despair" from suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, study says
Coronavirus pandemic may lead to 75,000 "deaths of despair" from suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, study says
Content: You don't have to learn another language. But you do have to give yourself permission to feel your emotions," Aoun said. " If you try to suppress your emotions or numb them with drugs or alcohol, it prevents you from processing your emotions and being able to move past them." Miller agreed. "You have to be comfortable talking about how you feel. We have to be able to talk about the hard stuff," he said. " Ask family or friends, 'Are you OK?' I don't know anyone who hasn't had some sort of change because of this, so if the answer is always that everything is fine, maybe it's not." The pandemic is giving society an opportunity to reflect on what works and what doesn't. Miller hopes one result will be a redesigned mental health care system.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-deaths-suicides-drugs-alcohol-pandemic-75000/
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Title: House passes revised coronavirus relief bill, but it's unlikely to move in the Senate - CBS News
Headings: House passes revised coronavirus relief bill, but it's unlikely to move in the Senate
House passes revised coronavirus relief bill, but it's unlikely to move in the Senate
Content: House passes revised coronavirus relief bill, but it's unlikely to move in the Senate - CBS News
House passes revised coronavirus relief bill, but it's unlikely to move in the Senate
By Grace Segers
October 2, 2020 / 7:00 AM / CBS News
Airlines brace for record layoffs
house passes revised coronavirus relief bill, but it's unlikely to move in the senate
Airlines brace for record layoffs 02:13
The House passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Thursday, as the prospects for a deal between Democrats and the White House seem to be fading. But the bill is unlikely to move through the Republican-led Senate, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated that he would not support any legislation that has a price tag of more than $2 trillion. The bill passed almost entirely along party lines, with only 18 Democrats voting against it. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Thursday that Democrats and the Trump administration were still far apart on issues including funding for state and local governments, and there is "a stark difference not just of dollars, but of values." After discussions with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in recent days, Pelosi said the two also remain "way off" on a child tax credit, which Democrats want to have included in any deal. But she also said that they're "in the ballpark" on health care provisions and assistance for small businesses. She said that she was "hoping" the House would vote on the revised HEROES Act on Thursday but still expressed some optimism that a deal could be reached with the White House. "Hopefully, we can find our common ground on this and do so soon," she said, but she reiterated her argument that a smaller relief bill is not better than no bill at all. "People say, 'Isn't something better than nothing?' No, there can be an opportunity cost," Pelosi said in her press conference, giving the example of a tax cut which Republicans would like to include in a final proposal.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-relief-bill-passes-house-senate-next/
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Title: Death Valley reaches 130 degrees, hottest temperature in U.S. in at least 107 years - CBS News
Headings: Death Valley reaches 130 degrees, hottest temperature in U.S. in at least 107 years
Death Valley reaches 130 degrees, hottest temperature in U.S. in at least 107 years
Content: Since 1972, there has been an 8-fold increase in summer forest fire extent. A recent study from Columbia University found that dry conditions in the West have also contributed to a megadrought that has been going on since 2000, making it perhaps one of the worst in 1,200 years. Over the past few of decades, heat waves have become more intense, according to various studies. One study released earlier this summer found that, since 1950, heat waves globally are getting significantly more frequent, lasting longer and producing more cumulative heat — making populations more vulnerable to heat stress. According to Climate Central, the western U.S. is warming the fastest of all the regions in the continental U.S. Some areas have warmed 3 to 5 degrees during summer just since 1970 due to human-caused climate change. That means heat waves start out at a higher baseline and heat domes have more cumulative heat to concentrate, pushing heat waves into uncharted territory. Map of summer warming trends in the U.S. since 1970 Climate Central
As a result, Palm Springs, California, now averages 14 extra days per summer with high temperatures of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Trend line showing number of days per yeaar of heat in excess of 110 degrees in Palm Springs, California, since 1970. Climate Central
Scientists say this heating trend will continue to become more intense as long as heat-trapping greenhouse gases continue to be released through the burning of fossil fuels. In fact, computer models project that heat index days above 100 degrees in Texas will triple from 40 days before the year 2000 to 130 days by the end of the 21st century.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/death-valley-records-highest-temperature-107-years-heat-wave/
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Title: Does Starbucks ignore vets while helping refugees? - CBS News
Headings: Does Starbucks ignore vets while helping refugees?
Does Starbucks ignore vets while helping refugees?
Content: Critics of Starbucks appear unaware of Starbucks’ track record with veterans. Twitter user @education4liberals and others have questioned why Starbucks should help refugees at a time when 50,000 homeless veterans are on the streets. That number, however, is out of date. Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that about 39,500 veterans are homeless on any given night -- still too big of a group. Many homeless vets suffer from mental illness and may not be able to hold a job, according to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. #GrabYourWallet 00:30
Starbucks isn’t the only company feeling this sort of pressure. Since Donald Trump’s election, Kellogg ( K) has faced a boycott from the president’s supporters after it pulled its ads from Breitbart News, an ultraconservative website that has served as a platform for the white nationalist alt-right movement. Trump supporters have also called on consumers to quit doing business with Macy’s ( M) because the retailer wouldn’t promise to bring back Mr. Trump’s clothing line; Amazon ( AMZN) because CEO Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post, which has been critical of Mr. Trump; and Oreos because the cookie-maker has moved production to Mexico.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/does-starbucks-ignore-vets-while-helping-refugees/
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Title: Does Starbucks ignore vets while helping refugees? - CBS News
Headings: Does Starbucks ignore vets while helping refugees?
Does Starbucks ignore vets while helping refugees?
Content: #GrabYourWallet 00:30
Starbucks isn’t the only company feeling this sort of pressure. Since Donald Trump’s election, Kellogg ( K) has faced a boycott from the president’s supporters after it pulled its ads from Breitbart News, an ultraconservative website that has served as a platform for the white nationalist alt-right movement. Trump supporters have also called on consumers to quit doing business with Macy’s ( M) because the retailer wouldn’t promise to bring back Mr. Trump’s clothing line; Amazon ( AMZN) because CEO Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post, which has been critical of Mr. Trump; and Oreos because the cookie-maker has moved production to Mexico. In a strange twist, Mondelez ( MDLZ ), the parent of Oreos, hasn’t been targeted. On the opposite side, opponents of Mr. Trump have started #GrabYourWallet, which encourages consumers to avoid doing business with companies that have supported Mr. Trump or have business ties to him. It lists more than two dozen such companies such as athletic footwear maker New Balance, LendingTree ( TREE) and MillerCoors, whose CEOs have raised funds for Mr. Trump and/or super PACs affiliated with his campaign. Given how divided the U.S. is politically, the number of boycotts from supporters -- and critics -- of Mr. Trump is bound to grow.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/does-starbucks-ignore-vets-while-helping-refugees/
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Title: Hillary Clinton email investigation: State Department cites 38 people, some may face disciplinary action - CBS News
Headings: State Department cites 38 people in Clinton email investigation
State Department cites 38 people in Clinton email investigation
Content: The department said it found a total of 588 violations involving information then or now deemed to be classified but could not assign fault in 497 cases. For current and former officials, culpability means the violations will be noted in their files and will be considered when they apply for or renew security clearances. For current officials, there could also be disciplinary action, though it's unclear how they could potentially be reprimanded. The department began the review in 2016 after declaring 22 emails from Clinton's private server to be "top secret." Clinton was then running for president against Donald Trump, and Mr. Trump made the server a major focus of his campaign. Then-FBI Director James Comey held a news conference that year in which he criticized Clinton as "extremely careless" in her use of the private email server as secretary of state but said the FBI would not recommend charges. The Justice Department's inspector general said FBI specialists did not find evidence that the server had been hacked, with one forensics agent saying he felt "fairly confident that there wasn't an intrusion." Grassley started investigating Clinton's email server in 2017, when he was chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Iowa Republican has been critical of Clinton's handling of classified information and urged administrative sanctions.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hillary-clinton-email-investigation-state-department-cites-38-people-some-may-face-disciplinary-action-2019-10-19/
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Title: Is junk food to blame for the obesity epidemic? - CBS News
Headings: Is junk food to blame for the obesity epidemic?
Is junk food to blame for the obesity epidemic?
7 bad habits that could be wrecking your diet
Content: Just worked with lab co-director Brian Wansink, PhD, to review the 2007-2008 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Household and Nutrition Examination Survey -- a nationally representative sample of approximately 5,000 adults in the U.S.
The participants were asked to recall their food intake within the last 24-hour period on two separate occasions. Height and weight were also collected to calculate body mass index (BMI). The Cornell team's analysis, published in the journal Obesity Science & Practice, showed something surprising: there was no significant difference in junk food intake between overweight and healthy individuals. In fact, consumption of soda, candy and fast food was not linked to BMI for 95 percent of the population. The exception came with those on the extreme ends of the BMI spectrum: the chronically underweight and the morbidly obese. 7 bad habits that could be wrecking your diet
While the researchers emphasized that eating junk food is still certainly unhealthy, they concluded that the overwhelming majority of weight problems are not caused by consumption of soda, candy and fast food alone. Rather the problem is that many Americans are just eating too much and not exercising enough. For example, the researchers note that the average daily calories consumed in the U.S. in the 1970's, before the obesity epidemic took off, was 2,039 -- compared to the average of 2,544 consumed circa 2010.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/junk-food-obesity-epidemic/
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Title: Is junk food to blame for the obesity epidemic? - CBS News
Headings: Is junk food to blame for the obesity epidemic?
Is junk food to blame for the obesity epidemic?
7 bad habits that could be wrecking your diet
Content: The exception came with those on the extreme ends of the BMI spectrum: the chronically underweight and the morbidly obese. 7 bad habits that could be wrecking your diet
While the researchers emphasized that eating junk food is still certainly unhealthy, they concluded that the overwhelming majority of weight problems are not caused by consumption of soda, candy and fast food alone. Rather the problem is that many Americans are just eating too much and not exercising enough. For example, the researchers note that the average daily calories consumed in the U.S. in the 1970's, before the obesity epidemic took off, was 2,039 -- compared to the average of 2,544 consumed circa 2010. The results, the researchers say, have big implications for how we think about food and weight gain. "If you're thinking about this as a dieter, more than likely if all you're doing is cutting out junk foods it's not going to have much of an impact," Just said. " More importantly, if you're thinking about this in terms of food policy and how to encourage people to have healthier diets and be a healthy weight, targeting narrowly these foods probably isn't going to do it. It's more complicated than that. It's our entire diet."
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/junk-food-obesity-epidemic/
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Title: Bill Clinton, AG Loretta Lynch meet on tarmac in Phoenix - CBS News
Headings: Bill Clinton, AG Loretta Lynch meet on tarmac in Phoenix
Bill Clinton, AG Loretta Lynch meet on tarmac in Phoenix
Content: Bill Clinton, AG Loretta Lynch meet on tarmac in Phoenix - CBS News
Bill Clinton, AG Loretta Lynch meet on tarmac in Phoenix
By Emily Schultheis
Updated on: June 29, 2016 / 10:03 PM / CBS News
Clinton, Lynch Secret Talk
Clinton, Lynch Secret Talk 03:41
As his wife is under federal investigation for her use of a private email server, former President Bill Clinton met privately with U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the Phoenix Airport Monday evening in what both sides say was an unplanned encounter. An aide to Bill Clinton confirmed to CBS News that the meeting wasn't planned in advance: President Clinton saw the attorney general on the tarmac and wanted to say hello, so he boarded her plane to talk. The meeting comes as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is still under investigation for her email practices--and also came the day before House Republicans released a report criticizing the Obama administration's response to the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Lynch told reporters that the topics of Benghazi and Clinton's email server did not come up, and that she and Clinton spoke largely about his grandchildren, golf and travel. "Actually, while I was landing at the airport, I did see President Clinton at the Phoenix airport as I was leaving, and he spoke to myself and my husband on the plane," she said. " Our conversation was a great deal about his grandchildren. It was primarily social and about our travels. He mentioned the golf he played in Phoenix, and he mentioned travels he'd had in West Virginia."
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-bill-clinton-loretta-lynch-meet-on-tarmac-in-phoenix/
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Title: Bill Clinton, AG Loretta Lynch meet on tarmac in Phoenix - CBS News
Headings: Bill Clinton, AG Loretta Lynch meet on tarmac in Phoenix
Bill Clinton, AG Loretta Lynch meet on tarmac in Phoenix
Content: Lynch told reporters that the topics of Benghazi and Clinton's email server did not come up, and that she and Clinton spoke largely about his grandchildren, golf and travel. "Actually, while I was landing at the airport, I did see President Clinton at the Phoenix airport as I was leaving, and he spoke to myself and my husband on the plane," she said. " Our conversation was a great deal about his grandchildren. It was primarily social and about our travels. He mentioned the golf he played in Phoenix, and he mentioned travels he'd had in West Virginia." "There was no discussion of any matter pending for the department or any matter pending for any other body," Lynch added. " There was no discussion of Benghazi, no discussion of the State Department emails, by way of example." Asked further whether there was any "impropriety" to meeting with Clinton while the email investigation is ongoing, Lynch replied merely that the case is being handled by "career investigators and career agents." "My agency is involved in a matter looking at State Department policies and issues," she said. " It's being handled by career investigators and career agents.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-bill-clinton-loretta-lynch-meet-on-tarmac-in-phoenix/
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: Some Oklahoma teachers said it isn't enough, citing a lack of supplies for students and poor school conditions. State funding in Oklahoma for K-12 schools has declined 15.6 percent since 2008 on a per-student basis, according to the left-leaning Center for Budget and Policy Priorities . It's just one of 29 states that have cut state funding during that time, according to its analysis. To be sure, teachers may not earn as much as other professionals, but they receive pensions, a retirement benefit that's increasingly rare for Americans. A study of California public school teachers by the left-leaning think tank Economic Policy Institute found that the majority "earn a healthy return on contributions and a level of retirement security few participants in account-style plans can count on." Some lawmakers are taking aim at those pensions, such as in Kentucky, where teachers on Monday protested a bill that would end the state's existing pension plan for future teachers. The state's pension system has an unfunded liability of $40 billion, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader . The pay discrepancy from state to state can be stark. New York teachers earn an average annual salary of more than $79,600, according to the Department of Education. The lowest average teacher salary can be found in South Dakota, where teachers earn about $42,700 per year.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-9-states-where-teachers-have-it-worst/
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: Some lawmakers are taking aim at those pensions, such as in Kentucky, where teachers on Monday protested a bill that would end the state's existing pension plan for future teachers. The state's pension system has an unfunded liability of $40 billion, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader . The pay discrepancy from state to state can be stark. New York teachers earn an average annual salary of more than $79,600, according to the Department of Education. The lowest average teacher salary can be found in South Dakota, where teachers earn about $42,700 per year. Here are the five states with the lowest teacher pay, according to U.S. Department of Education data from the 2016-17 school year. All are below the national average pay of $58,951. Colorado: $46,506
West Virginia: $45,701
Oklahoma:
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-9-states-where-teachers-have-it-worst/
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: Here are the five states with the lowest teacher pay, according to U.S. Department of Education data from the 2016-17 school year. All are below the national average pay of $58,951. Colorado: $46,506
West Virginia: $45,701
Oklahoma: $45,245
Mississippi: $42,925
South Dakota: $42,668
But teachers may be feeling more of a pinch in states where their pay has declined on an inflation adjusted basis. There are 29 states where teachers are earning less than they did in the 1999-2000 school year, according to Education Department data. The cost of living has increased almost 50 percent since then.
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: $45,245
Mississippi: $42,925
South Dakota: $42,668
But teachers may be feeling more of a pinch in states where their pay has declined on an inflation adjusted basis. There are 29 states where teachers are earning less than they did in the 1999-2000 school year, according to Education Department data. The cost of living has increased almost 50 percent since then. Below are the five states where teachers saw the biggest decline in pay on an inflation-adjusted basis. Arizona
Educators in Arizona have suffered from a 10 percent pay decline since the 1999-2000 school year when adjusted for inflation, or the fifth-steepest decline in the country. The average annual income for Arizona teachers is about $47,400,
Thousands of teachers and supporters marched in Arizona last month to protest their pay. One teacher posted her pay stub on Facebook to show many low-paid teacher struggle to keep their head above water. Elisabeth Milich said she earns about $35,621.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-9-states-where-teachers-have-it-worst/
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: Below are the five states where teachers saw the biggest decline in pay on an inflation-adjusted basis. Arizona
Educators in Arizona have suffered from a 10 percent pay decline since the 1999-2000 school year when adjusted for inflation, or the fifth-steepest decline in the country. The average annual income for Arizona teachers is about $47,400,
Thousands of teachers and supporters marched in Arizona last month to protest their pay. One teacher posted her pay stub on Facebook to show many low-paid teacher struggle to keep their head above water. Elisabeth Milich said she earns about $35,621. Her raise was only $131. "If you are a single person trying to make it on what we make, you couldn't do it," Milich told CBS affiliate KTVK . Michigan
Michigan teachers earn average annual pay of $62,200, above the national average, yet their earnings have eroded over the last two decades. Their pay is now 11.5 percent lower than what they earned in the 1999-2000 school year, adjusted for inflation. Education shortfalls stemmed from a decision to cut $1 billion in school spending while also opening the door to more charter schools, according to the Detroit News .
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-9-states-where-teachers-have-it-worst/
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: Her raise was only $131. "If you are a single person trying to make it on what we make, you couldn't do it," Milich told CBS affiliate KTVK . Michigan
Michigan teachers earn average annual pay of $62,200, above the national average, yet their earnings have eroded over the last two decades. Their pay is now 11.5 percent lower than what they earned in the 1999-2000 school year, adjusted for inflation. Education shortfalls stemmed from a decision to cut $1 billion in school spending while also opening the door to more charter schools, according to the Detroit News . Michigan is one of 12 states that cut general funding by at least 7 percent more per student over the last decade, the CBPP notes. The state has also cut income tax rates, which makes it more challenging to fund schools. North Carolina
Teachers in North Carolina are planning an advocacy day on May 16 to highlight their concerns, according to statements from the state's teacher union. The state's educators earn just shy of $50,000 per year on average, slightly below the national figure. But their annual pay has declined almost 12 percent since 1999-2000, after adjusting for inflation.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-9-states-where-teachers-have-it-worst/
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: Michigan is one of 12 states that cut general funding by at least 7 percent more per student over the last decade, the CBPP notes. The state has also cut income tax rates, which makes it more challenging to fund schools. North Carolina
Teachers in North Carolina are planning an advocacy day on May 16 to highlight their concerns, according to statements from the state's teacher union. The state's educators earn just shy of $50,000 per year on average, slightly below the national figure. But their annual pay has declined almost 12 percent since 1999-2000, after adjusting for inflation. State tax cuts have been problematic for the state, according to the CBPP, which found that North Carolina is among the 7 states that have both reduced general school funding and cut income taxes. Colorado
Teachers in this Western state are struggling with both low pay and salaries that have fallen by 15 percent on an inflation-adjusted basis since the 1999-2000 school year. The average annual earnings for a Colorado teacher stand at $46,506, or the 5th lowest in the nation, and 21 percent below the national average. Denver teachers can't afford "basic essentials, like health insurance, child care and a mortgage," according to its union, which said its members are prepared to strike. One Denver teacher said he opted out of paying $425 a month for health insurance for several of the six years he's taught, citing money pressures.
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: State tax cuts have been problematic for the state, according to the CBPP, which found that North Carolina is among the 7 states that have both reduced general school funding and cut income taxes. Colorado
Teachers in this Western state are struggling with both low pay and salaries that have fallen by 15 percent on an inflation-adjusted basis since the 1999-2000 school year. The average annual earnings for a Colorado teacher stand at $46,506, or the 5th lowest in the nation, and 21 percent below the national average. Denver teachers can't afford "basic essentials, like health insurance, child care and a mortgage," according to its union, which said its members are prepared to strike. One Denver teacher said he opted out of paying $425 a month for health insurance for several of the six years he's taught, citing money pressures. Teachers across protest and call for better p... 02:44
"I have had to forgo on saving more for retirement, too," teacher Pablo Benitez said in a statement issued by the Denver teachers' union. The union, which represents more than 5,600 teachers in Denver, said it's "buoyed by collective bargaining actions in West Virginia and Oklahoma." Indiana
Pay for Indiana teachers has suffered the biggest inflation-adjusted drop since 1999-2000, according to the Department of Education. They now earn almost 16 percent less. Average annual pay is about $50,500, slightly lower than the national average.
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Title: The 9 states where teachers have it worst - CBS News
Headings: The 9 states where teachers have it worst
The 9 states where teachers have it worst
Arizona
Michigan
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Content: Teachers across protest and call for better p... 02:44
"I have had to forgo on saving more for retirement, too," teacher Pablo Benitez said in a statement issued by the Denver teachers' union. The union, which represents more than 5,600 teachers in Denver, said it's "buoyed by collective bargaining actions in West Virginia and Oklahoma." Indiana
Pay for Indiana teachers has suffered the biggest inflation-adjusted drop since 1999-2000, according to the Department of Education. They now earn almost 16 percent less. Average annual pay is about $50,500, slightly lower than the national average. Indiana is having trouble finding enough qualified teachers to fill its classrooms, with some pointing to pay as a culprit. "People won't be as interested in going into a field where they will have to take a huge lifetime pay cut," said Partelow of the Center for American Progress'.
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Title: Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured - CBS News
Headings: Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured
Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured
Trending News
Content: As a result, doctors such as Ludmir are likely to continue to see undocumented immigrants when their medical situation is most dire - and costly to society. This isn't the first time that the combination of Republican hostility and Democratic timidity on the immigration issue has adversely shaped policy. In 1996, as part of welfare reform, Republicans insisted on banning legal immigrants from receiving Medicaid and S-CHIP (which assists families that make too much to qualify for Medicaid) for the first five years of their residencies. President Clinton grudgingly agreed to the provision in order to shepherd the welfare-reform bill through Congress. Trending News
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Soft Power and Hard Power
The Republican argument that cheap public health care was attracting impoverished illegal immigrants into the country has since been called into question: In 2000, a study from Health Affairs found that less than 1 percent of undocumented immigrants "cited obtaining social services as the most important reason for immigrating." But, although its foundation has rotted, the policy still stands, setting the tone of the current debate: If we don't provide publicly funded health care even to some legal immigrants, why extend it to illegal ones? There are currently 12 million undocumented immigrants in the United States - the majority of whom are uninsured. Among all immigrants, both documented and undocumented, less than 40 percent receive employer-sponsored coverage.
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Title: Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured - CBS News
Headings: Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured
Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured
Trending News
Content: In 2000, a study from Health Affairs found that less than 1 percent of undocumented immigrants "cited obtaining social services as the most important reason for immigrating." But, although its foundation has rotted, the policy still stands, setting the tone of the current debate: If we don't provide publicly funded health care even to some legal immigrants, why extend it to illegal ones? There are currently 12 million undocumented immigrants in the United States - the majority of whom are uninsured. Among all immigrants, both documented and undocumented, less than 40 percent receive employer-sponsored coverage. The only federal health care program that covers undocumented and newly arrived legal immigrants is known as "emergency Medicaid." Under this program, the government will pay for emergency hospital care for the pregnant, elderly, and disabled, and for children or the parent of a child. ( Although what, exactly, qualifies as an "emergency" is ambiguous: The federal government recently informed New York state that it would no longer fund chemotherapy.) Those who do not qualify for emergency Medicaid must pay for their treatment out of pocket, or the hospital must write it off as uncompensated care for which it should eventually be reimbursed, at least in part, by the federal government.
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Title: Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured - CBS News
Headings: Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured
Undocumented Shouldn't Mean Uninsured
Trending News
Content: The only federal health care program that covers undocumented and newly arrived legal immigrants is known as "emergency Medicaid." Under this program, the government will pay for emergency hospital care for the pregnant, elderly, and disabled, and for children or the parent of a child. ( Although what, exactly, qualifies as an "emergency" is ambiguous: The federal government recently informed New York state that it would no longer fund chemotherapy.) Those who do not qualify for emergency Medicaid must pay for their treatment out of pocket, or the hospital must write it off as uncompensated care for which it should eventually be reimbursed, at least in part, by the federal government. While it is true that the ER expenses of immigrant children are greater than the per capita average, probably because they are sicker when they finally seek care, immigrants tend to spend less money on health care than their U.S.-born counterparts. ( One study in the American Journal of Public Health found that, in 1998, the average health care expenditures of a Hispanic immigrant, documented or undocumented, totaled $972. For a white, U.S.-born citizen, they were over $3,000.) Part of the reason for this discrepancy is because immigrants are, on average, younger and healthier than citizens. This would seem to be an argument for keeping the current system rather than expanding coverage, which tends to raise expenses as patients become insulated from the costs of their care.
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Title: Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends in days. It could prove "disastrous" - CBS News
Headings: Extra $600 in jobless benefits ends in days. It could prove "disastrous."
Extra $600 in jobless benefits ends in days. It could prove "disastrous."
"Who is going to spend money?"
Weeks without extra benefits?
"The labor market is a mess"
Content: But many Republicans have pushed for a reduction of the $600 benefit because of concerns that some workers are earning more on unemployment than at their jobs, which some lawmakers say discourages them from returning to work. One hint of what could be in the works comes from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a lobbying group for businesses. It's pushing for a maximum of $400 in extra weekly jobless benefits, which it says would replace about 80% to 90% of a typical worker's wages while keeping benefits low enough to entice people to return to their jobs. Weeks without extra benefits? Even if Congress passes a new stimulus package by the end of July, there's likely going to be at least a two-week gap until those extra benefits reach the nation's 25 million unemployed workers, Evermore said. That's because states will need to reprogram their computers to input the new dates for the extra pay, a significant obstacle given that many rely on outdated computer systems. The gap in benefits could last as long as four weeks if the extra payments expire this month and then are reinstated by Congress, according to Heidi Shierholz, senior economist at the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute. It's unclear whether Congress would include a provision to pay workers retroactively for the missed weeks of pay. COVID-19's impact on Latino communities 01:51
Among those urging lawmakers to extend the extra $600 in benefits are former Federal Reserve chiefs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen. In a Congressional hearing on Friday, Yellen said it would be "a catastrophe" if the benefit wasn't extended, while Bernanke pointed out that the pay helps the overall economy.
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Title: Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends in days. It could prove "disastrous" - CBS News
Headings: Extra $600 in jobless benefits ends in days. It could prove "disastrous."
Extra $600 in jobless benefits ends in days. It could prove "disastrous."
"Who is going to spend money?"
Weeks without extra benefits?
"The labor market is a mess"
Content: That's because states will need to reprogram their computers to input the new dates for the extra pay, a significant obstacle given that many rely on outdated computer systems. The gap in benefits could last as long as four weeks if the extra payments expire this month and then are reinstated by Congress, according to Heidi Shierholz, senior economist at the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute. It's unclear whether Congress would include a provision to pay workers retroactively for the missed weeks of pay. COVID-19's impact on Latino communities 01:51
Among those urging lawmakers to extend the extra $600 in benefits are former Federal Reserve chiefs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen. In a Congressional hearing on Friday, Yellen said it would be "a catastrophe" if the benefit wasn't extended, while Bernanke pointed out that the pay helps the overall economy. "The other purpose of the unemployment insurance is to increase aggregate demand," he said. " People will go out and spend and that will help the economy generally." "The labor market is a mess"
The notion that the extra jobless aid provides a disincentive to return to work has been met by skepticism from some economists, including Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics. His group has looked at the relationship between unemployment aid and the nation's jobless rate, and hasn't found a connection that suggests many workers are snubbing work to remain on the dole. That's likely due to two factors:
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Title: Extra $600 in pandemic unemployment aid may end a week early for some - CBS News
Headings: Extra $600 in pandemic unemployment aid may end a week early for some
Extra $600 in pandemic unemployment aid may end a week early for some
Outlook for economic recovery
Content: Dallas Fed president sees high unemployment t... 05:49
The Heroes Act, passed by the House last month, would extend the benefit until early 2021, but some Republican lawmakers have signaled their opposition based on the belief that receiving extra unemployment pay is a disincentive to return to work in many states where wages are lower than what the expanded unemployment benefit pays out. "These benefits are a critical lifeline that help workers make ends meet while practicing the necessary social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus," said EPI state economy analyst Julia Wolfe in a blog post last week. " In fact, the $600 increase in weekly UI benefits was likely the most effective measure in the CARES Act for insulating workers from economic harm and jump-starting an eventual economic rebound, and it should be extended past July." Losing the extra $600 earlier than expected may prove not only a financial shock to those households, but also to local economies. Without continuing assistance, more Americans may struggle to pay their bills or rent, leading to evictions and defaults on loans. "With expanded unemployment benefits set to expire at the end of July, a failure to provide further fiscal support would severely constrain income and further weigh on the nascent recovery," Oxford Economics economist Lydia Boussour wrote in a research note last week.
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Title: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
Headings: 50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
Slavery and civil rights movement
Cause of the Civil War
Racism and white supremacy
Politics and other challenges
Role of teachers
Content: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
By Jericka Duncan, Christopher Zawistowski and Shannon Luibrand CBS News February 19, 2020, 8:16 AM
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
As part of a two-month-long investigation into how black history is taught in the U.S., CBS News took a look at the social studies standards in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis uncovered problematic lessons, varying interpretations of history and recommendations for what students should learn. There are no national social studies standards to mandate what topics or historical figures students must learn about. The state social studies standards are a document or documents that detail what public school students are expected to know in specific states. During the state standards analysis, CBS News found that seven states do not directly mention slavery in their state standards and eight states do not mention the civil rights movement. Only two states mention white supremacy, while 16 states list states' rights as a cause of the Civil War. Here's a closer look at CBS News' findings: Slavery and civil rights movement
While most state standards do directly mention the teaching of two defining moments in American history, slavery and the civil rights movement, what states expect their students to learn about these topics can vary drastically. In Massachusetts, the social studies standards mention slavery and enslaved people more than 60 times.
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Title: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
Headings: 50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
Slavery and civil rights movement
Cause of the Civil War
Racism and white supremacy
Politics and other challenges
Role of teachers
Content: In North Carolina's state standards, "immigration of Africans to the American South" is mentioned as part of a lesson on why people move from place to place. CBS News contributor and author of "How to Be An Antiracist," Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, said referring to Africans as immigrants or as immigrating to the United States is not accurate because they were brought by force. "And certainly did not want to come to the United States in chains," he said. Kendi is also the founding director of the Anti-Racist Research and Policy Center at American University. As for the states that do not—or only briefly mention—slavery or the civil rights movement, Dr. Tina Heafner, president of the National Council for the Social Studies, said this does not necessarily mean students are not learning about these topics. Some state standards focus on the process of learning and development of skills, leaving it to the local school districts to determine what specific historical figures and topics are taught. For example, while New York's social studies state standards span more than 150 pages and offers details on teaching "the development of slavery as a racial institution," Delaware's social studies standards are just five pages and focus on developing skills like comparing "competing historical narratives." But Heafner, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, said having topics like slavery and the civil rights movement in standards makes it more likely to be taught in the classroom. "When teachers think about what they have to teach, they turn to the curriculum standards as their guideline," she said. " So the fact that they are not there could give a perception that is not something that is absolutely essential that they have to address."
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Title: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
Headings: 50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
Slavery and civil rights movement
Cause of the Civil War
Racism and white supremacy
Politics and other challenges
Role of teachers
Content: Historians have said it is only after the war when the institution of slavery was abolished that southerners began listing "states' rights" as a cause for the Civil War. Keven Ellis, the chair of the Texas State Board of Education, defended including "states' rights" in Texas' social studies standard, but pointed out it's in a different context than it previously was. "I think that even when you look at states' rights it focused around slavery," he said. " So what we are doing now is just being clear, that those states' rights that the South was fighting over, was states' rights for them to have slavery." In 2018, Texas reviewed its state social studies standards, leading to heated debates over whether states' rights should be considered as a cause of the Civil War—and whether defenders of the Alamo should be considered "heroic." Language around states' rights changed in the state standards, but calling defenders of the Alamo heroic remained. Racism and white supremacy
Recent movements like Black Lives Matter and the attack in Charlottesville helped jumpstart conversations about race and racism in America, but those conversations appear to be happening less frequently in the nation's classrooms. Less than half of the states in their social studies standards directly ask students to learn about racism. In some state standards, like in Pennsylvania, teachings on racial discrimination are introduced in elementary school. Students learn about "racial relations" and the "treatment of minority groups in history" in third grade.
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Title: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
Headings: 50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
Slavery and civil rights movement
Cause of the Civil War
Racism and white supremacy
Politics and other challenges
Role of teachers
Content: Language around states' rights changed in the state standards, but calling defenders of the Alamo heroic remained. Racism and white supremacy
Recent movements like Black Lives Matter and the attack in Charlottesville helped jumpstart conversations about race and racism in America, but those conversations appear to be happening less frequently in the nation's classrooms. Less than half of the states in their social studies standards directly ask students to learn about racism. In some state standards, like in Pennsylvania, teachings on racial discrimination are introduced in elementary school. Students learn about "racial relations" and the "treatment of minority groups in history" in third grade. Meanwhile, Texas expects students taking a high school sociology elective course to be able to "explain instances of institutional racism in American society." But it does not directly mention institutional racism in its mandatory U.S. history classes. Just Massachusetts and Maryland mention the word "white supremacy," in their state standards, even though Kendi said it's important students learn about the issue. "That's American history," he said. Politics and other challenges
There is no national curriculum for teaching United States history.
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Title: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
Headings: 50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
Slavery and civil rights movement
Cause of the Civil War
Racism and white supremacy
Politics and other challenges
Role of teachers
Content: Meanwhile, Texas expects students taking a high school sociology elective course to be able to "explain instances of institutional racism in American society." But it does not directly mention institutional racism in its mandatory U.S. history classes. Just Massachusetts and Maryland mention the word "white supremacy," in their state standards, even though Kendi said it's important students learn about the issue. "That's American history," he said. Politics and other challenges
There is no national curriculum for teaching United States history. And Heafner said the process for adopting state standards, especially in a field like social studies that wrestles with the history of racism or white supremacy, can be politicized. "There are ideologies and beliefs that tend to guide the decisions that are made at the policy level in states to determine what can be included and what cannot be included in standards," she said. " Given that nature it does not surprise me that the language is not present because many policy makers are unwilling to tackle those hard issues." When asked why change has been slow when it comes to textbooks and the state standards in Texas, Ellis, the chair of the Texas State Board of Education said: " I think (Texas), as well as a lot of states in the South, were behind the times in coming to change that process," he said.
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Title: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
Headings: 50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
Slavery and civil rights movement
Cause of the Civil War
Racism and white supremacy
Politics and other challenges
Role of teachers
Content: And Heafner said the process for adopting state standards, especially in a field like social studies that wrestles with the history of racism or white supremacy, can be politicized. "There are ideologies and beliefs that tend to guide the decisions that are made at the policy level in states to determine what can be included and what cannot be included in standards," she said. " Given that nature it does not surprise me that the language is not present because many policy makers are unwilling to tackle those hard issues." When asked why change has been slow when it comes to textbooks and the state standards in Texas, Ellis, the chair of the Texas State Board of Education said: " I think (Texas), as well as a lot of states in the South, were behind the times in coming to change that process," he said. Ellis told CBS News as the board has changed and new people have been elected, more progress has been made. He pointed to changes the board has made in recent years, including adding the teaching of Jim Crow laws and Ku Klux Klan to the state standards, and making sure slavery is listed as the central cause of the Civil War. The state is also poised to add a high school African American studies elective this year, which Ellis has been publicly pushing for. Ellis told CBS News he feels it's important all children are able to see themselves reflected in what they are learning, and the board strives to do that. "I think that we are in a much better place than we were 10 years ago, 20 years ago and I'm optimistic that even five years from now we are going to be in an even better place than we are even today," he said.
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Title: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
Headings: 50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
Slavery and civil rights movement
Cause of the Civil War
Racism and white supremacy
Politics and other challenges
Role of teachers
Content: Ellis told CBS News as the board has changed and new people have been elected, more progress has been made. He pointed to changes the board has made in recent years, including adding the teaching of Jim Crow laws and Ku Klux Klan to the state standards, and making sure slavery is listed as the central cause of the Civil War. The state is also poised to add a high school African American studies elective this year, which Ellis has been publicly pushing for. Ellis told CBS News he feels it's important all children are able to see themselves reflected in what they are learning, and the board strives to do that. "I think that we are in a much better place than we were 10 years ago, 20 years ago and I'm optimistic that even five years from now we are going to be in an even better place than we are even today," he said. Still Dan Quinn, a researcher and press secretary for the Texas Freedom Network, a progressive advocacy group, argues more must be done. "For many decades, we haven't done a very good job teaching about the contributions of people of color in our history and our culture. We're finally seeing some progress toward that," said Quinn. " But you need to see more of that progress toward that in the core courses, rather than just relegating those to courses in ethnic studies that are not taken by most students in the classroom." Some school districts, including Philadelphia, have made a yearlong African American studies course a requirement for high school graduation.
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Title: U.S. history: How teaching America's past varies across the country - CBS News
Headings: 50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
50 states, 50 different ways of teaching America's past
Slavery and civil rights movement
Cause of the Civil War
Racism and white supremacy
Politics and other challenges
Role of teachers
Content: Still Dan Quinn, a researcher and press secretary for the Texas Freedom Network, a progressive advocacy group, argues more must be done. "For many decades, we haven't done a very good job teaching about the contributions of people of color in our history and our culture. We're finally seeing some progress toward that," said Quinn. " But you need to see more of that progress toward that in the core courses, rather than just relegating those to courses in ethnic studies that are not taken by most students in the classroom." Some school districts, including Philadelphia, have made a yearlong African American studies course a requirement for high school graduation. States including Florida, New Jersey and New York mandate black history be taught in public schools, but some critics fear those mandates aren't being enforced. Overall, studies show classroom time devoted to so
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Title: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected - CBS News
Headings: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Jon Stewart
Ne-Yo
Chelsea Handler
Keegan-Michael Key
Lena Dunham
Neve Campbell
Bryan Cranston
Miley Cyrus
Barbra Streisand
Raven-Symone
Amy Schumer
Samuel L. Jackson
Content: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected - CBS News
Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
By Andrea Park
November 9, 2016 / 3:10 PM / CBS NEWS
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Cher is one of many celebrities who threatened to leave the U.S. if Donald Trump won the presidential election. She said, “I’m going to have to leave the planet.” Click through to see who else said they’d move out of the country. Jon Stewart
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Jon Stewart also said he’d leave the planet. At the 2015 Emmys, he said if Trump were ever in office, “I would consider getting in a rocket and going to another planet because clearly this planet has gone bonkers.” Ne-Yo
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Ne-Yo said he’d move to Canada if Trump won. “Me and Drake gonna be neighbors if Donald Trump becomes president,” the singer told TMZ in October. Chelsea Handler
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Chelsea Handler bought a house in Spain and said on “Live with Kelly” in May, “I did buy a house in another country just in case, so all of these people that threaten to leave the country and then don’t -- I will leave the country.” Keegan-Michael Key
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Keegan-Michael Key said he would move to Canada if Trump won. “It’s like, 10 minutes from Detroit,” the comedian told TMZ in January. “
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Title: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected - CBS News
Headings: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Jon Stewart
Ne-Yo
Chelsea Handler
Keegan-Michael Key
Lena Dunham
Neve Campbell
Bryan Cranston
Miley Cyrus
Barbra Streisand
Raven-Symone
Amy Schumer
Samuel L. Jackson
Content: Ne-Yo
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Ne-Yo said he’d move to Canada if Trump won. “Me and Drake gonna be neighbors if Donald Trump becomes president,” the singer told TMZ in October. Chelsea Handler
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Chelsea Handler bought a house in Spain and said on “Live with Kelly” in May, “I did buy a house in another country just in case, so all of these people that threaten to leave the country and then don’t -- I will leave the country.” Keegan-Michael Key
Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Keegan-Michael Key said he would move to Canada if Trump won. “It’s like, 10 minutes from Detroit,” the comedian told TMZ in January. “ That’s where I’m from; my mom lives there. It’d make her happy, too.” Lena Dunham
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Lena Dunham said she’d move to Vancouver if Trump won the election. “I know a lot of people have been threatening to do this, but I really will,” Dunham said in April. “
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https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/stars-who-threatened-to-leave-the-u-s-if-trump-was-elected/
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Title: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected - CBS News
Headings: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Jon Stewart
Ne-Yo
Chelsea Handler
Keegan-Michael Key
Lena Dunham
Neve Campbell
Bryan Cranston
Miley Cyrus
Barbra Streisand
Raven-Symone
Amy Schumer
Samuel L. Jackson
Content: That’s where I’m from; my mom lives there. It’d make her happy, too.” Lena Dunham
Brian C. Frank/Reuters
Lena Dunham said she’d move to Vancouver if Trump won the election. “I know a lot of people have been threatening to do this, but I really will,” Dunham said in April. “ I know a lovely place in Vancouver and I can get my work done from there.” Neve Campbell
Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Neve Campbell, who is from Canada, said in January that she would return to her home country if Trump triumphed in the election. Bryan Cranston
Mark Blinch/Reuters
In October, Bryan Cranston said of a Trump win, “Absolutely. I would definitely move [to Canada]. It’s not real to me that that would happen.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/stars-who-threatened-to-leave-the-u-s-if-trump-was-elected/
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Title: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected - CBS News
Headings: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Jon Stewart
Ne-Yo
Chelsea Handler
Keegan-Michael Key
Lena Dunham
Neve Campbell
Bryan Cranston
Miley Cyrus
Barbra Streisand
Raven-Symone
Amy Schumer
Samuel L. Jackson
Content: I know a lovely place in Vancouver and I can get my work done from there.” Neve Campbell
Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Neve Campbell, who is from Canada, said in January that she would return to her home country if Trump triumphed in the election. Bryan Cranston
Mark Blinch/Reuters
In October, Bryan Cranston said of a Trump win, “Absolutely. I would definitely move [to Canada]. It’s not real to me that that would happen. I hope to God it won’t. It wouldn’t be a vacation. I’d be an expatriate.” Miley Cyrus
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Miley Cyrus wrote on Instagram in May, “I am moving if this is my president! I don’t say things I don’t mean!”
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https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/stars-who-threatened-to-leave-the-u-s-if-trump-was-elected/
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Title: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected - CBS News
Headings: Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Stars who threatened to leave the U.S. if Trump was elected
Jon Stewart
Ne-Yo
Chelsea Handler
Keegan-Michael Key
Lena Dunham
Neve Campbell
Bryan Cranston
Miley Cyrus
Barbra Streisand
Raven-Symone
Amy Schumer
Samuel L. Jackson
Content: I hope to God it won’t. It wouldn’t be a vacation. I’d be an expatriate.” Miley Cyrus
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Miley Cyrus wrote on Instagram in May, “I am moving if this is my president! I don’t say things I don’t mean!” Barbra Streisand
Lucas Jackson/REUTERS
Barbra Streisand said on Australia’s “60 Minutes” of a possible Trump victory “I’m either coming to your country -- if you’ll let me in -- or Canada.” Raven-Symone
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
Raven-Symone said in February on “The View” that she would leave the country if any Republican got “nominated,” though she seems to have meant “elected.” Amy Schumer
Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Amy Schumer told the BBC that she would move out of the country if Trump won, but she clarified her comments after Trump’s victory and said they were “in jest.” Samuel L. Jackson
Anthony Harvey/Getty Images
In December, Samuel L. Jackson said on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” of Trump, “If that motherf***er becomes president I will move my black ass to South Africa.”
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https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/stars-who-threatened-to-leave-the-u-s-if-trump-was-elected/
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Title: The Importance of Healthcare Information Technology | CCHIT
Headings: The Importance of Healthcare Information Technology
The Importance of Healthcare Information Technology
Content: Because of this reduction in processing errors, the Institute of Medicine (as reported by Health Affairs), has supported the implementation of information technology – specifically, computerized order entry for physicians – to minimize the reduction of inpatient processing errors. Information technology improves more than just patient records; it also improves nursing care. A new health-related discipline – nursing informatics – has become widespread in the healthcare sector. This discipline joins together nursing with information technology management and nursing to provide customized care for individual patients. As indicated by South University, a survey conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, determined that the use of information technology allows nurses to identify medical errors and reduced the time it takes to document patient care, thus allowing nursing professionals to spend more time focusing on the care they provide, and that care is more effective. Another way in which information technology enhances the quality of healthcare is that it allows for improved communication between clinicians. It improves the collaboration between medical professionals by reducing errors and miscommunication, thereby improving patient care and the outcome of treatment programs. How Information Technology Policies Regulate Legal and Safe Healthcare
While the use of information technology in the healthcare industry certainly improves patient care, there are privacy concerns. Sensitive information can be compromised as a result of data breaches, for example.
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https://www.cchit.org/the-importance-of-healthcare-information-technology/
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Content: There was information in plain view in the man’s room with information on his medical condition and family contact data. The veteran stated he was not allowed to contact his son. This is taken from the CCHR report, “The veteran’s wife passed away in 1995 and his eldest child passed in 2014. He has stated thousands of times over the years that he is ready to die and never wanted to live to be 90 years old. He states it daily and his stock answer to questions of how he’s feeling is ‘Weak, wobbly and ready to die’. The veteran has never mentioned anything about suicide or hurting himself or anyone else. In fact, in answering the security guards question if he was thinking about suicide, the veteran says no and explains that that would mean an eternity in hell.” Yet this man was Baker Acted. Woman Dies after Psychiatric Abuse
There are even more horrific stories, such as that of a 57 year old Orthodox Jewish woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia. She was Baker Acted in December of 2014 and subsequently committed by court order the following February.
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https://www.cchrflorida.org/baker-act-harms-elderly-with-dementia-and-alzheimers/
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