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Federal layoffs act as de facto cuts to senior services like Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP
The Older Americans Act is the federal law that guides the delivery of social and nutrition services for older people.
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The Older Americans Act is the federal law that guides the delivery of social and nutrition services for older people.
They say budgets are facing strain from multiple sources and more money will save lives.
Republicans in Washington are looking to cut fraud, streamline government and make the 2017 tax cuts permanent before they expire.
Some lawmakers are asking questions and proposing additional oversight.
A coalition of environmental groups is suing the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
While there are still plenty of unknowns, Democrats are sounding the alarm about the impact on the country and specifically on upstate New York.
Kate Breslin, chief executive officer of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, joined Capital Tonight.
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In the last 10 years, more than 30 New York state nursing homes have closed.
He was initially running in the expected special election to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik, which now won't happen.
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