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politics10 days ago•211 min saved

State Department Redirects $177M Democracy Funds to Far-Right Causes

The US State Department has redirected nearly $177 million from the Democracy Fund to support far-right causes in established democracies, bypassing congressional holds. The funds, originally intended for human rights in authoritarian nations, now target issues like Afrikaner rights in South Africa, free speech in Europe, and Christian persecution in Nigeria. Secretary Marco Rubio signed the memo despite objections from Senate Democrats, who argue this undermines US values and alliances. The move aligns with the administration's broader shift away from traditional human rights toward 'natural rights' and anti-censorship agendas.

via CNN|

#budget-allocation #congressional-oversight #human-rights

finance2 years ago•5 min saved

"IRS Boosts Taxpayer Assistance and Pursues Wealthy Tax Evaders: Updates on $80B Funding and New Filing Tools"

The IRS received $80 billion to improve its services and enforcement efforts, leading to the hiring of 5,000 new customer service representatives and the implementation of a free electronic tax filing system. Commissioner Danny Werfel highlighted the agency's focus on pursuing wealthy individuals and corporations who owe back taxes, citing early success in collecting nearly $200 million from a high-risk list of 1,600 millionaires and billionaires. The IRS aims to provide taxpayers with various filing options and modernize its processes to ensure everyone pays their fair share of taxes.

via NPR|

#budget-allocation #finance #irs

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Atlanta Public Schools Reverses Decision and Grants Teacher Bonuses Amid Criticism

Atlanta Public Schools initially included the state's $1,000 teacher bonus in their employees' holiday retention bonus, sparking criticism from Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods. After facing pushback, the district has stated that they will distribute the additional funds once clarification is provided on which categories of employees should be covered by the bonus. The school district is currently waiting for guidance from the governor's office or the Georgia Department of Education on the matter.

via WSB Atlanta|

#atlanta-public-schools #budget-allocation #education

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Addressing Hamas' Sexual Violence: Knesset and Israeli Community Unite

The Knesset Health Committee discussed the treatment of Hamas rape victims during the October 7 terror attack, with sexual trauma experts urging the government to allocate more funds for treatment. The meeting revealed unusually high suicide rates since October 7, prompting calls for increased support systems and resources for victims. The director of the Trauma Treatment Center for Sexual Assault emphasized the need for a consistent treatment continuum and the opening of more treatment centers to address the trauma caused by sexual violence.

via Ynetnews|

#budget-allocation #health #knesset

education3 years ago•2 min saved

DeSantis' budget decisions impact Jacksonville satellite campus and flood prevention funding.

Governor Ron DeSantis has allocated $75 million from the state's budget for a new satellite campus in Jacksonville, which is expected to handle around 10,000 graduate students with a focus on healthcare business, engineering, and artificial intelligence. The University of Florida plans to build a $100 million financial technology graduate school in downtown Jacksonville, but the location has not been confirmed. The Jacksonville Jaguars and owner Shad Khan want the campus to be built at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds downtown next to TIAA Bank Field, which Khan's development company bought last year.

via WJXT News4JAX |

#budget-allocation #education #jacksonville