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...mothers who have lost children to donate their milk in an effort to help some of the world's most vulnerable children. The Madison Cassady Program is a part of the larger International Breast Milk Project, which helps feed children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Africa with surplus breast milk from mothers...
...same position," says Youse. She established the International Breast Milk Project in May, sending about 23 gallons of tested and pasteurized frozen breast milk to Africa; DHL agreed to make the delivery free of charge. Within six months, 300 mothers from across the U.S. applied to donate their surplus milk...
...budget at a meeting last night, just four months into this fiscal year. In 2004-2005, the district established the School Debt Stabilization Fund in order to offset the unexpected costs of future projects. Because of past budget allocations and interest income, the district expects to have a budget surplus for the current fiscal year, which began July 1. Superintendent Thomas Fowler-Finn presented members with a list of 10 items—including computer upgrades, professional development training for teachers, and special education technology software—totaling over $800,000. While some committee members supported the proposal...
...sign a “no new taxes” pledge, she has campaigned vigorously to reduce the state income tax to five percent. The voters supported such a rollback in 2000, but a recalcitrant legislature has refused to heed their will, even while the state enjoys a budget surplus. Although he has not specifically stated that he will raise taxes, Patrick has refused to sign the “no new taxes” pledge, leaving voters to suspect that a tax hike would be a distinct possibility under his administration...
...year 2007 budget alone, the Governor cut almost $600 million from the legislature’s proposals to ensure that the state would not dip too much into its rainy day fund. Over the last four years, a $3 billion state deficit has been converted into a $1 billion surplus, thanks in no small part to the executive branch’s restraint. Patrick will not exercise such discipline. The presence of a Democrat who might support a tax increase and who will not veto its appropriations will only embolden the legislature to spend more, sending the state into fiscal...