Pam Fessler

Pam Fessler appears in the following:

American Distrust Of The Voting Process Is Widespread, NPR Poll Finds

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

A new poll by NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist finds widespread concern that the 2020 elections will not be fair and accurate. Americans are worried about disinformation, voter fraud and voter suppression.

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Trump Continues Criticism Of Democrats On Homelessness, But Hasn't Intervened

Thursday, January 02, 2020

President Trump continues to attack Democrats for homeless population growth in places like California and New York, but his administration has yet to decide on a plan.

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'Somebody's On My Side': 3 Men Who Escaped Poverty Help Others Find A Way Out

Saturday, December 28, 2019

In Albany, N.Y., three men use their own experiences to set teens on the right path. Efforts by individuals can sometimes have an outsized impact in the fight against poverty.

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Are States Purging Or Cleaning Voter Registration Rolls?

Friday, December 20, 2019

Several states are removing voters from their rolls in preparation for the 2020 elections. Critics say voters are being unfairly "purged" but states say they're "cleaning up" the lists.

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In Nearly Every U.S. Metro Area, New Data Show Opportunity Lags For Kids Of Color

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

NPR got an early look at data showing vastly different opportunities for children of different races across the U.S. living just neighborhoods apart. Albany, N.Y., has some of the greatest inequities.

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Nearly 700,000 SNAP Recipients Could Lose Benefits Under New Trump Rule

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

The Trump administration has finalized a rule to limit food stamp benefits for single able-bodied adults who can't show that they work more than 20 hours a week, though legal challenges are possible.

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As 2020 Approaches, Some Experienced Election Officials Head To The Exits

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

A number of top election officials won't be around next year. Some are retiring after long careers, but others are feeling the strain of an increasingly demanding and politicized job.

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Homeless Advocates Worry Official's Firing Means Change In Trump Strategy

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

As the Trump administration signals change in homeless policy, advocates and some elected officials are concerned what lies ahead.

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Comment Period Ends For Proposal That Would Cut SNAP Benefits For Millions

Friday, November 01, 2019

The Trump administration says it wants to close a "loophole" that allows states to give benefits to those who would not otherwise be eligible by raising or eliminating income and asset limits.

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Federal Judges In 3 States Block Trump's 'Public Charge' Rule For Green Cards

Friday, October 11, 2019

Under the rule, officials would weigh whether a green card applicant will be self-sufficient. The rule had been set to go into effect on Oct. 15. It's now blocked by three preliminary injunctions.

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Advocates Try To Help Migrants Navigate Trump's Public Charge Rule

Friday, October 11, 2019

Advocacy groups are trying to help immigrants navigate the Trump administration's rule change that says legal immigrants will be less likely to be able to stay in the U.S. if they use public benefits.

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Advocates Try To Help Migrants Navigate Trump Rules

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Advocacy groups are trying to educate immigrants about the Trump administration's rule change that says legal immigrants will be less likely to be able to stay in the U.S. if they use public benefits.

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Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California's Water Pollution

Thursday, September 26, 2019

California leaders called these claims "political retribution" and denied that the homeless crisis is affecting environmental issues.

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California's Homeless Advocates Puzzled By Trump's Threats

Saturday, September 21, 2019

As President Trump escalated his battle against California's Democratic leaders and threatened to intervene in the state's homelessness crisis, experts said his proposals could make matters worse.

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Los Angeles Has A Homeless Problem, Now The Trump Administration Is Getting Involved

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

The Trump administration sent a team to Los Angeles to see the city's homeless problem up close. City officials know there is a serious problem but say they worry what the administration will propose.

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U.S. Census Bureau Reports Poverty Rate Down, But Millions Still Poor

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

While the poverty rate finally fell to prerecession levels in 2018, the number of people without health insurance increased, and about one in eight Americans still lived below the poverty line.

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Fewer U.S. Households Are Going Hungry. But Cuts In Food Aid Loom

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

Some 14 million U.S. households are struggling to get enough to eat — a return to pre-recession levels. The USDA data comes as the Trump administration proposes tightening eligibility for food aid.

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States Upgrade Election Equipment — Wary Of 'A Race Without A Finish Line'

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Pennsylvania and other states are working through grants from Congress to upgrade their voting machines and other equipment. Advocates say more work is needed — and billions more dollars.

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Critics Of Trump's Public Charge Rule Say It Will Cost Americans More In The Long Run

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The Trump administration says one reason it is tightening "public charge" requirements for immigrants is to save U.S. taxpayers' money. But opponents argue it will cost them more in the long run.

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Advocates Oppose Rule That Penalizes Immigrants For Needing Benefits

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Immigrant advocates are threatening to sue the Trump administration for its new rule that will make it harder for immigrants to get green cards if they use, and are likely to use, public benefits.

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