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THE PUBLIC EYE:Trump’s Missing Money

Bob Burnett
Friday August 12, 2016 - 04:59:00 PM

If you’re watching the Olympic games, you may have noticed “Hillary for President” ads. She’s bought $13.6 million worth, while Donald Trump has bought none. In fact, since garnering the Republican nomination, he’s spent $0 on TV. Nonetheless, the Trump campaign spent $63m in July. What happened to it? -more-


ON MENTAL ILLNESS: Effects of the Affordable Housing Shortage

Jack Bragen
Friday August 12, 2016 - 04:56:00 PM

Affordable and/or subsidized housing, a unit affordable to a person living on Social Security and/or SSI, is an equally important factor in determining the outcome of a mentally ill person as is "compliance" with treatment. In the absence of a decent, safe, affordable, clean, comfortable dwelling, it is improbable that someone with mental illness will get well. Feeling that we are in safe surroundings, an environment in which there is calm, quiet and comfort, and in which there is liberty to do as we please, is a critical factor in our recovery. -more-