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Do we no longer care about the collective good? - UQ News
Mon, 06 Feb 2012
 UQ News | Do we no longer care about the collective good? UQ News In her Dutch case study, Dr Yerkes finds that people are prepared to help others but prefer welfare policies that have more "strings" of individual accountability attached. "Does this mean we no longer care for the collective good and aren't prepared ... |
'Cut top brass to fund veterans'care' - Defence Management
Mon, 06 Feb 2012
'Cut top brass to fund veterans'care' Defence Management The government's rushed defence review had just two pages on service welfare and we are determined that that never happens again. Charities must be enabled to work on the solutions which are currently lacking. "It is right and necessary that the ... |
Why a lasting power of attorney is not just for the elderly - The Guardian
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
 The Guardian | Why a lasting power of attorney is not just for the elderly The Guardian By 2025, more than 1 million people in the UK will have dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Society. One in five people over 85 already suffers from it, with rates significantly higher among women than men. Handling your financial affairs becomes ... |
Further funding mulled to help the 'N-nothings' - Hong Kong Standard
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
 Hong Kong Standard | Further funding mulled to help the 'N-nothings' Hong Kong Standard The government has pledged to consider injecting more funds into the Community Care Fund to make permanent those programs that help the grassroots not covered by the welfare system. Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Alice Lau Yim ... |
Hawaii-based Marine sergeant accused of hazing squad member faces general ... - Washington Post
Mon, 06 Feb 2012
Hawaii-based Marine sergeant accused of hazing squad member faces general ... Washington Post Johns, a squad leader, has also charged with dereliction for failing to supervise and ensure the welfare of Marines under his care. The general court-martial is set for Monday at a Marine base in Kaneohe Bay, the home of the 2nd Battalion, ... |
Welfare protesters plan occupation - WalesOnline
Sat, 28 Jan 2012
 Mirror.co.uk | Welfare protesters plan occupation WalesOnline Activists are to stage a "daring and disruptive" act of civil disobedience in opposition to the Government's controversial welfare reforms. Direct action group UK Uncut will join members of disability campaign groups in occupying an area of central ... Loveless partners in coalition ditch plan to renew their vows Disabled bring Oxford Circus to a halt in welfare cuts demonstration Disabled people lead London blockade in Welfare Reform Bill protest |
Editorial: Expats across Ditch get fair enough deal - New Zealand Herald
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Editorial: Expats across Ditch get fair enough deal New Zealand Herald But it does not help slay the myth to have our Prime Ministers constantly badgering their Australian counterparts for an end to welfare discrimination. All New Zealanders in Australia can claim family tax credits and child care benefits. |
Graves letter: Obamacare a mistake - Hannibal.net
Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Graves letter: Obamacare a mistake Hannibal.net ... the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Nowhere in the preceding list of 17 powers granted to the Federal Government in Article 1 Section 8 is anything remotely like individual heath care listed. If “provide for the general Welfare” is the ... |
Govt coffers 'drying up', says DAP - Free Malaysia Today
Mon, 06 Feb 2012
Govt coffers 'drying up', says DAP Free Malaysia Today Bian said that the successful applicants praised and glorified the “caring” BN government while BN politicians insisted that BR1M is a “sincere approach” by the “caring” BN government concerned with the welfare of the people. |
How will cuts to disability benefits affect students? - The Guardian
Mon, 16 Jan 2012
 The Guardian | How will cuts to disability benefits affect students? The Guardian On top of the usual costs, disabled students face the worry of funding care, transport and accessible accommodation. Charities now fear that welfare reforms, coupled with the higher tuition fees that take effect this year, risk shutting the door on the ... Stop and think about disability benefit cuts, say charities Charities ask government to pause and rethink on welfare reform The government's replacement for DLA is not fit for purpose |
