Budget Cuts – Page 8 – People's World

Obama expected to oppose forced cuts in State of Union

February 12, 2013 By John Wojcik

President Obama is expected to make a case against the budget-slashing sequester scheduled for March 1.

Study: Head Start specially helps foster kids

February 7, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

Head Start is threatened by huge budget cuts.

Immigration reform a top goal for Auto Workers

February 5, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Declaring, "We are a union of immigrants," Auto Workers President Bob King elevated immigration reform to a top spot on the UAW's lobbying agenda.

Union reps warn of “devastating” budget cuts

December 13, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The unions and their allies have launched campaigns against the budget cutting ideas, contacting lawmakers both in D.C. and at home.

Missourians say “No cuts to Medicare, Social Security”

December 11, 2012 By Tony Pecinovsky

"We cannot cut our way to job creation," the Rev. Broadnax told labor and community allies here as they held a press conference out-side of the Delmar-Loop Social Security office.