Budget – Page 20 – People's World

Ending the horrors of the Afghan war

March 14, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

Now in its eleventh year, the U.S.'s longest-ever war has been the scene of many horrendous crimes against innocent Afghan people.

Expect a bitter fight on the budget

February 16, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

Make no mistake: President Obama's job-creating and tax-the-rich budget proposals are going to be core battleground issues for the Republican right.

Obama budget draws praise, some complaints, from labor leaders

February 14, 2012 By John Wojcik

The president's budget will be ignored in the GOP-run House, where Budget Committee Chairm Paul Ryan, R-Wis., intends to draft a proposal, which is expected to push killing of Medicare as we know it.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center may close doors

February 6, 2012 By Joe Sims

The Freedom Center may have to close its doors due to a lack of funding.

Tulsa announces more cuts in minority areas

February 1, 2012 By J. Shepherd

Objections were raised to the city's failure to consult with the taxpaying voters in the affected community before making such important decisions.