Cuts to interest rate mean cuts to Legal Aid

Wed, 03/04/2009 - 13:10
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When the Federal Reserve cut the interest rate to zero, it was hoped the move would stimulate the economy. What it has done is collapse a little known provision which is the major funding source for Legal Aid – and the result will affect many of the nation's poorest and most vulnerable people at a time when they are seeking help the most. Rebecca Myles has more.

 

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