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2020 Breakdown: Could a second wave of pandemic aid finally be on the way?

Gabriella Aponte October 13, 2020
Through all of the human suffering and economic destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic, both sides of the aisle have managed to sit idly by as they watch the country burn.

Activists, supporters fight for immigration rights at Park Street

Erin Edwards January 22, 2018

  Approximately 15 people picketed outside the Park Street T station Friday evening in support of the addition of the Clean Dream Act to the spending bill in order to prevent government shutdown....

DELLECHIAIE: It's government shutdown season

DELLECHIAIE: It’s government shutdown season

Dan Dellechiaie April 23, 2017

It is government shutdown season. If by Friday, April 28, a funding bill is not signed by President Donald Trump, then the government will shut down. Every year it seems like the government is about...

EDIT: Baby steps to a balanced budget

Daily Free Press Admin December 11, 2013

The U.S. government is finally working again. On March 1, budget sequestration saved the country over $85 billion through massive spending cuts.  Families throughout the country, especially associated...

Gov’t. shutdown could delay court cases in Boston

Daily Free Press Admin October 9, 2013

After the government shutdown on Oct. 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit  is expected to run out of funding by Monday, forcing all court employees to either be furloughed or to work without...

RUTH: Blow your candles out, Yosemite

Daily Free Press Admin October 7, 2013

When I was in elementary school, my mom made my favorite cupcakes for my birthday every year to share with the class. They were composed of a fluffy chocolate batter with chocolate frosting, Hershey’s...

BU Washington students feel effects of gov’t. shutdown

Daily Free Press Admin October 7, 2013

The government shutdown that began Tuesday has affected Boston University students working for federal agencies through the Washington, D.C. Internship Program and could lead officials to reconsider...

RYAN: An open love letter to the Grande Old Party

Daily Free Press Admin October 3, 2013

I would like to profess my undying love for the party of the right. Although the 140-year age gap may be difficult to overcome, I truly think we can make it work. In this moment, I am certain I have never...

Federal gov’t. shutdown leaves Boston agencies closed, employees furloughed

Daily Free Press Admin October 2, 2013

Closing for the first time in 17 years, the federal government shut down on Tuesday, leaving federally funded agencies in Boston closed and government employees furloughed indefinitely. Kent Portney,...

Obamacare to take effect in Massachusetts amid government shutdown

Daily Free Press Admin October 1, 2013

The Affordable Care Act is scheduled to launch into effect Tuesday with the opening of the Health Insurance Marketplace, a state-administered online exchange where individuals and small business can...

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