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  • I remain concerned, however, that the city of Portland is still moving forward with plans to use public funds for building a new soccer stadium and convention center hotel when programs for the poorest Portlanders remain under-funded (even under this budget) and while Portland has no coherent strategy for reducing poverty.

    Homelessness 2010

  • I remain concerned, however, that the city of Portland is still moving forward with plans to use public funds for building a new soccer stadium and convention center hotel when programs for the poorest Portlanders remain under-funded (even under this budget) and while Portland has no coherent strategy for reducing poverty.

    Statement On The Mayor's Proposed Budget and Homelessness 2009

  • Over the past three years, America has suffered the consequences of a government under-funded after tax breaks to the rich and under-performing after years of lax regulation.

    Leo W. Gerard: In a Democracy, Freedom of Assembly Trumps "Free Enterprise" Leo W. Gerard 2011

  • I remain concerned, however, that the city of Portland is still moving forward with plans to use public funds for building a new soccer stadium and convention center hotel when programs for the poorest Portlanders remain under-funded (even under this budget) and while Portland has no coherent strategy for reducing poverty.

    Statement On The Mayor's Proposed Budget and Homelessness 2009

  • I remain concerned, however, that the city of Portland is still moving forward with plans to use public funds for building a new soccer stadium and convention center hotel when programs for the poorest Portlanders remain under-funded (even under this budget) and while Portland has no coherent strategy for reducing poverty.

    The Rev. Chuck Currie: 2009

  • The Huckabee effect: Another thing Iowa's 2008 caucuses proved is that an under-funded but charismatic politician can do well.

    The case for Herman Cain 2011

  • This kind of "micro-targeting" of some philanthropic dollars can have other consequences: It can lead to under-funded organizational structure with a demoralized staff and reduced internal capacity.

    Paul Shoemaker: Ten Things I'd Like to Tell Every New Philanthropist -- #1 Paul Shoemaker 2012

  • He's under-funded, has little organization on the ground in most states, and is the king of self-destruction.

    Andy Ostroy: The GOP's Massive Problem Andy Ostroy 2012

  • Philadelphia City schools are chronically under-funded, the Philadelphia Free Library is planning to close 11 of its branches.

    Green Bucks 2009

  • The Portland and Parkrose school districts, both with high numbers of homeless students, operate under-funded programs without county support …

    Homelessness 2010

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