#MargaretThatcher, one of the most destructive of modern politicians, finally died on #ThisDayInHistory in 2013. Her attacks on #SocialWelfare, on the right to dignified work at decent wages, her jingoism and #racism, all left her appropriately saluted at her end with #StreetArt.

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A quotation from Victor Hugo

> Whether we be Italians or Frenchmen, misery concerns us all. Ever since history has been written, ever since philosophy has meditated, misery has been the garment of the human race; the moment has at length arrived for tearing off that rag, and for replacing, upon […]

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A quotation from Franklin Roosevelt

> We understand the philosophy of those who offer resistance, of those who conduct a counter offensive against the American people’s march of social progress. It is not an opposition which comes necessarily from wickedness — it is an opposition that comes […]

Irish households urged check if they qualify for extended payment The government made the move in a bid to combat the high fuel prices people are facing due to the war in Iran

The government made the move in a bid to combat the high fuel prices people are facing due to the war in Iran
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Irish households urged check if they qualify for extended payment The government made the move in a bid to combat the high fuel prices people are facing due to the war in Iran

The government made the move in a bid to combat the high fuel prices people are facing due to the war in Iran
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This article examines the intersection of age, class, & law, emphasizing age as a key factor shaping labor market #regulations like child labor laws & #socialwelfare law for older adults.

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Major Irish cost of living group excluded as government announces fuel package A major relief is off the table

A major relief is off the table
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House approves bill to stop offsets on disability retirement benefits for MainePERS members The Maine House approved a measure to eliminate offsets that reduced disability retirement benefits when recipients also received workers’ compensation, changing an 80% combined cap to a 100% replacement and passing the committee majority report by roll call, 73‑66.

Maine's House just took a bold step to change how disability retirement benefits work, potentially impacting the lives of countless workers—will this reform truly protect those in need or create new challenges?

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New social welfare update as extra €400 payment given Hundreds of thousands can benefit from it

Hundreds of thousands can benefit from it
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I can see many obvious benefits in decentralising WINZ call centre and case management functions to local community groups, at the same level of funding. So why do we still need WINZ offices at all?

Because if we didn't have them, the benefit system would go the same way as the mental health […]

Social welfare payment dates change confirmed as recipients urged 'take note' It's one of several changes to not in the coming days

It's one of several changes to note in the coming days
#SocialWelfare #Ireland #CostOfLiving
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Claim up to €10,700 from little known home improvement grant in Ireland Certain groups of people in Ireland can claim up to €10,700 through the scheme

Certain groups of people in Ireland can claim up to €10,700 through the scheme
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Claim up to €10,700 from little known home improvement grant in Ireland Certain groups of people in Ireland can claim up to €10,700 through the scheme

Certain groups of people in Ireland can claim up to €10,700 through the scheme
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857,814 Sarawakians to begin receiving SKAS from March 10 KUCHING (March 9): A total of 857,814 eligible individuals will begin receiving the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) from March 10. Deputy State Secretary Dato Sri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel said these recipients have been identified as eligible for the assistance based on the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) Phase 1 2026 recipient database. He said the SKAS assistance will be distributed in three phases throughout the year, with a total allocation of RM539.8 million. “The first phase of SKAS distribution will take place on March 10, with a total allocation of RM179.6 million,” he said in a statement. “The second […]

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State officials warn HR 1 could cut SNAP benefits and shift billions to California State and CDSS officials told the California State Board of Food and Agriculture that House Resolution 1 (HR 1) will reduce SNAP funding, widen work requirements and shift billions in administrative and benefit costs to California, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of residents and counties budgets.

California's CalFresh program is facing a staggering $3.7 billion funding cut due to House Resolution 1, threatening the food security of millions, especially children.

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Irish households urged apply for weekly social payment after major change Budget 2026 expanded the eligibility criteria to include thousands more

Budget 2026 expanded the eligibility criteria to include thousands more
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Summary of abstract from OPDV talk at ACJS, it discusses that research has not been done on OPDV in 3 decades and calls for a paradigm shift among academics and practitioner towards survivor centered research

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Social welfare payment 'to be changed' as Government eye up new move It would follow in the footsteps of another payment

It would follow in the footsteps of another payment
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Puerto Rico House panel hears calls for a formal lifelong‑learning strategy for older adults Witnesses told a House of Representatives commission on Feb. 25, 2026, that Puerto Rico already hosts university and community programs for 'life‑long learning' but needs a coordinated public policy, funding supports and outreach to scale access; the commission requested supporting data and will continue work on Resolution 373.

Puerto Rico is on the brink of revolutionizing lifelong learning for older adults, but experts warn that a coordinated strategy is essential to unlock its full potential.

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Social welfare payments changing dates in coming weeks There will be a shake up for some payments

There will be a shake up for some payments
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Major Irish social welfare payments changes as families urged apply Thousands more will be eligible

Thousands more will be eligible
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DHHS asks lawmakers for staff, tech and benefits changes to blunt federal HR 1 impact on SNAP Acting DHHS Deputy Commissioner Todd Haber told the joint Appropriations and HHS committees the supplemental budget adds eligibility staff, technology upgrades and a heat assistance payment to limit disruption from federal budget reconciliation law (HR 1); advocates warned penalties and hunger risks if Maine's SNAP payment-error rate remains high.

Maine's DHHS is urging lawmakers to approve new staffing and tech upgrades to prevent devastating penalties from federal changes to SNAP that could cost the state millions.

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Major change 'underway' for certain social welfare payments There will be a massive shake up in the coming months

There will be a massive shake up in the coming months
#SocialWelfare #News #Ireland #CostOfLiving
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Major change 'underway' for certain social welfare payments There will be a massive shake up in the coming months

There will be a massive shake up in the coming months
#SocialWelfare #News #Ireland #CostOfLiving
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Arizona Senate advances suite of SNAP bills aimed at tighter eligibility checks, work rules and purchase restrictions The Senate passed five bills on Feb. 11, 2026, changing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administration: enhanced verification and referrals (SB1002), mandatory employment-and-training requirements (SB1331), an error-rate audit and penalties (SB1333), limits on waiver requests (SB1334), and restrictions on permitted purchases (SB1368). Passage votes were largely 17–13.

Arizona's Senate just passed five controversial SNAP bills that could reshape food assistance and impact vulnerable communities—are they protecting taxpayers or risking lives?

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