Saturday, July 21, 2018
Universal Basic Income Unmasked!
...And buying votes...
Chicago Could Soon Become the Largest American City to Give Universal Basic Income a Try
The proposed bill would give $500 to 1,000 Chicago families.More
If one local politician gets his way, Chicago could become the largest city in the U.S. to trial a universal basic income program.
Chicago lawmaker Ameya Pawar has thus far received support from 36 co-sponsors on a bill to introduce the pilot program. If the bill receives adequate support, it will be voted on by City Council. If the bill passes, it could then be enacted, so long as Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel doesn't veto the approval.
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