Charity News from Monday, Apr. 7, 2003Linda Mendelson Named Civic Honoree of Alzheimer's Association's 2003 Chicago Rita Hayworth GalaAlzheimer's Association | The Alzheimer's Association has named Chicago resident Linda Mendelson its Civic Honoree for the 16th Annual Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala. She will be recognized for her outstanding support of the association at the gala on May 10. Budget Plans Threaten Our Most Vulnerable Citizens National Mental Health Association | As congressional leaders and the President keep trying to wedge a huge tax cut into next year's budget, it's becoming clear that "there's no free lunch here." Tax cuts have real costs. Rescue Efforts After Bolivian Landslide Complicated by Danger of Further Collapse Catholic Relief Services | Continuing danger of further collapse following last week's landslide in Chima, Bolivia is complicating ongoing aid and rescue efforts there. At least 16 are now confirmed dead, 17 were injured and 46 reported missing.
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