‘Compromise is not a bad word,’ Bob Dole says as he reflects upon his time in politics

... nation when he led the Republican Party and Republicans in the Senate: the Americans with Disabilities Act. Social Security. Farm bill after farm bill. They say he did it by doing what doesn’t get done anymore: He worked with Democrats. He ...

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/04/22/4611446/compromise-is-not-a-bad-word-bob.html#storylink=rss

US Rep. Neal plans office hours today

... this week. In addition to fielding concerns from constituents, staff can assist anyone with questions about Social Security benefits, veterans benefits, immigration applications and other federal programs. Neal also has a full-time office in the ...

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/community/ci_23084235/us-rep-neal-plans-office-hours-today?source=rss

Parents should beware of borrowing too much to pay for their children's college education

... next to impossible to discharge in bankruptcy. The government can seize tax refunds and garnish wages and Social Security checks if parents default. While the government does check parents' credit history, PLUS loans are typically approved as long ...

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/parents-should-beware-of-borrowing-too-much-to-pay-for-their-childrens-college-education-684630/

Conference to feature 'in your face' financial advice

... invest it for the future. "We now know from the debate on the federal budget, taxation and concerns about Social Security that we are largely on our own when it comes to retirement," said Ms. Singletary, whose syndicated column, The Color of Money, ...

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/conference-to-feature-in-your-face-financial-advice-684632/

Anti-Immigrant Fox Host Dobbs Fails On Basic Immigration Facts

... The New York Times article pointed out that "undocumented workers contribute about $15 billion a year to Social Security through payroll taxes. They only take out $1 billion (very few undocumented workers are eligible to receive benefits). Over the ...

http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/04/22/anti-immigrant-fox-host-dobbs-fails-on-basic-im/193726

News to share around the water cooler

Social Security's disability program is overwhelmed by so many claims that judges sometimes award benefits they might otherwise deny just to keep up with the flow of cases, according to a lawsuit filed by the judges themselves.

http://www.goerie.com/article/20130423/BUSINESS05/304239983/News-to-share-around-the-water-cooler

Soc. Security fraud charges for mom

Rhonda Gardner, 44, of Lafayette faces three felony charges after prosecutors say she defrauded Social Security out of more than $7,300. Investigators say that the Department of Child Services removed Gardner's daughter from her care last April, but she continued to receive disability benefits for her daughter who is both deaf and mute.

http://www.wlfi.com/dpp/news/crime/mom-charged-with-defauding-social-security

Jewish Ideas Daily: Tithing and taxes

... significant percentages of our taxes are used for what could be considered charitable purposes: food stamps, Social Security, housing assistance and public healthcare, to name a few. Can you therefore view your tax payments as part of your annual ...

http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Columnists/Jewish-Ideas-Daily-Tithing-and-taxes-310762

Immigration in Minnesota by the numbers

... reported that the ESF - "much of which can be attributed to undocumented immigrants using fictitious or fake Social Security numbers," since they cannot collect benefits from their payroll tax withholdings - "continues to accrue money at roughly $6 ...

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/204190771.html

Second-Guessing George W. Bush

... advice of outgoing President Bill Clinton who urged that the federal budget surplus be safeguarded to assure Social Security and Medicare for the Baby Boomer generation. Or at least we could have continued paying down the debt, which was projected ...

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Second-Guessing-George-W--by-Robert-Parry-130422-222.html

Last-Minute Tax Tips for Taxpayers Still Looking to File

... the processing of the tax return and/or refund can be delayed. Among common errors, check to ensure all Social Security numbers are correctly entered and that the tax return is signed, either manually (if mailing) or with an electronic PIN (if ...

http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Last-Minute-Tax-Tips-Taxpayers-File-66101-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Kimberly Lankford

... insurance premiums. You can even use the cash in the account to reimburse yourself for the money that Social Security withholds to pay Medicare Part B premiums. You can use HSA money for any eligible medical expenses you paid on your own after you ...

http://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/T027-C001-S001-smart-strategies-for-health-savings-accounts.html

Prospects lifted for bill to offer driver's license to those in U.S. illegally

... Under the proposal, individuals would be allowed to provide the Department of Motor Vehicles with either a Social Security number, which can be obtained only by citizens, or an identification document issued by the applicant's country of ...

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/apr/22/bill-drivers-liceneses-to-those-in-us-illegally/?partner=RSS

Letters for April 23

... abolishes all federal personal and corporate income taxes, gift, estate, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare, and self-employment taxes and replaces them with one simple, visible, federal retail sales tax -- administered ...

http://washingtonexaminer.com/letters-for-april-23/article/2527849?custom_click=rss

Retirement Planning Resources for Women

... for aging parents) than men. And less money earned usually translates into less money saved and a lower Social Security benefit when you retire. In addition, women also live an average of five years longer than men which requires their retirement ...

http://www.senior-spectrum.com/news01_042313/index.html

Sandy Springs mayor targeted in tax ID theft

... went to file her taxes last week, and the return was rejected because someone had already used her Social Security number to file their own taxes. "It's not just that I've lost my privacy and my security in terms of my credit, but I'm angry," she ...

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/sandy-springs-mayor-targeted-tax-id-theft/nXS4Z/

Beware of phony pleas to help victims in Boston and Texas

... or nationally known organizations. a Do not give out personal financial information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card and bank account numbers and passwords to anyone who solicits a contribution from you. a Do not give or send ...

http://www.mi-reporter.com/news/204170671.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mirnews+%28News+-+Mercer+Island+Reporter%29

Health Care Scams

... making phone calls to seniors and others encouraging them to sign up for health programs now and asking for Social Security numbers and even bank transfer identification. Nevada's Silver State Health Exchange says beginning mid-June they'll start ...

http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Health-Care-Scams--204201951.html

Boulder considers changes to 'old-hire' pension plan

... increase and regular cost-of-living raises. As former government employees, many of them have little or no Social Security benefits. Retirees also feel the plan contains a fundamental unfairness. Under state law, police officers' widows are entitled ...

http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_23082733/boulder-considers-changes-old-hire-pension-plan?source=rss

Social security scam hard to trace

We have consumer alert for anyone who gets social security or knows someone who does.

http://www.abc-7.com/story/22044454/social-security-scam

Christopher Burgess: What's a Data Breach?

... were thoroughly wiped clean, but 15 disgorged plenty of sensitive data, ranging from bank account and Social Security numbers to work documents and court records ." (See: USA Today - Discarded digital devices can contain sensitive data ) ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christopher-burgess/whats-a-data-breach_b_3134065.html?utm_hp_ref=technology

Russ Warner: Consequences in a Digital Society

... you probably won't find out about it until the child gets her first job and you determine she has an active social security number with years of payroll history. Tweet Much? > The daughter of Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computer, tweeted pictures ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/russ-warner/consequences-in-a-digital_b_3134607.html?utm_hp_ref=technology

MO House Speaker says trust of Missourians violated

... ent. According to Jones, the Department of Revenue also shared information like birth certificate copies and Social Security numbers with the Obama Administration.

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/22046901/mo-house-speaker-says-trust-of-missourians-violated

Retirement Planning Resources for Women

... for aging parents) than men. And less money earned usually translates into less money saved and a lower Social Security benefit when you retire. In addition, women also live an average of five years longer than men which requires their retirement ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-t-miller/retirement-planning-resou_b_3128289.html

Cicilline, other House Democrats introduce plan to protect Social Security

"We should not expect Rhode Island seniors to sacrifice their earned Social Security benefits to fix fiscal problems that they had no hand in creating," Cicilline said.

http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/04/re-cicilline-and-other-democrats-introduce-plan-to-protect-social-securityr.html

Ron Paul's Protege Is Determined To 'Tear Down The Left-Right Paradigm' On Capitol Hill

... scare lots of voters. He'd certainly be painted by the Democrats as the candidate out to destroy Medicare, Social Security, the safety net, clean food and air, and our national security if the Democratic Party had to fight him for a precious Senate ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/amash-to-end-left-right-paradigm-2013-4?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider%2Fpolitics+%28Business+Insider+-+Politix%29

So What If The Rich Keep All The Gains From The Housing Recovery

... assures they will always have a basic standard of living. Indeed, we have a program that does just that, Social Security. As finance gets more complex and the potential for such tragedies increases we should increase, not decrease Social Security ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1359141-so-what-if-the-rich-keep-all-the-gains-from-the-housing-recovery?source=feed

Gloucester County Man Turns To Social Media For Help Finding Birth Mother

... Dave started searching for his mother the traditional way, through the state agency. But she hadn't left a social security number or identified his father, making the search more complicated. Furthermore, Dave says that the state agency told him ...

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/04/22/gloucester-county-man-turns-to-social-media-for-help-finding-birth-mother/

Tragedies bring out charity scams

... like those of legitimate organizations. a Don't give out personal financial information. Don't give your Social Security number, credit card and bank account numbers and passwords to anyone who solicits a contribution from you. a Don't give or send ...

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2013/04/tragedies-bring-out-charity-scams.html/

New Driver Licensing Office Opens

... m that proves your identity, date of birth and lawful status. You must also bring one document to prove your social security number and two documents that prove your address.

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/new-driver-licensing-office-opens/?id=147005

DeMint: Taxpayers Would Pay for Amnesty

... Council, has noted: In reality, immigrants have below-average earnings and shorter work livesa Since Social Security is progressive, a low earner receives more in benefits than he pays in taxes. That will be the case for Medicare as well and most ...

http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2013/04/demint-taxpayers-would-pay-for-amnesty.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdlacomb%2Fillinoisreview+%28illinoisreview%29

Revised Form I-9 Goes into Effect May 7

... for both the employer and employee regarding completion of the Form itself and the sufficiency of social security cards as "List C" documents. Specifically, the updated Form more clearly enumerates those situations in which a social security card ...

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/revised-form-i-9-goes-into-effect-may-7-43857/

GOP launches new Twitter hashtag to complain about austerity they demanded

... be cut without ever saying what those "other" things are. I can't defend the president for including a Social Security cut in his budget in a doomed effort to win these guys over, but I do think it's fair to point out that none of this stuff was ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/22/1203997/-GOP-launches-new-Twitter-hashtag-to-complain-about-austerity-they-demanded?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dailykos%2Findex+%28Daily+Kos%29

Mark Krikorian's Testimony, Verbatim

... who is lawfully admitted to the United States. RPI status brings with it work authorization, a legitimate Social Security account, driver's license, travel documents - in effect, Green Card Lite. It is only the upgrade of this status to that of ...

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2013/04/mark-krikorians-testimony-verbatim.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+powerlineblog%2Flivefeed+%28Power+Line%29

Mark Sanford, Elizabeth Colbert Busch trade jabs from afar

... him. Sanford said he supports the bank but had voted against its funding because it raided money from the Social Security trust fund. “There were any number of meritorious ideas I voted against while in Congress because of the way they were ...

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130422/PC16/130429807/1005/mark-sanford-elizabeth-colbert-busch-trade-jabs-from-afar

Gene Lyons: Work towards middle ground

... offer they can't refuse. Obama's willingness to swap "reforms" in the way cost-of-living increases to Social Security benefits are calculated -- the so-called "chained CPI" -- in return for higher revenues from closing tax loopholes, has many ...

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.battlecreekenquirer.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304220031%26nclick_check%3D1

Analysis: Top 1 percent to pay two thirds of Obama tax hike

... Index." The administration has proposed using chained CPI in an effort to restore some financial health to Social Security. The president has been adamant in his push for top earners to pay more in taxes throughout his campaign and into his second ...

http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/22/analysis-top-1-percent-to-pay-two-thirds-of-obama-tax-hike/

Boston bombing adds fuel to immigration debate, with a surprise right-winger leading pro-Obama push

Surprise right-winger leads pro-Obama push against most Republicans as the Boston bombing and Social Security fears add fuel to America's immigration debate GOP Sens.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2313092/Boston-bombing-adds-fuel-immigration-debate-surprise-right-winger-leading-pro-Obama-push.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

America's Jobless Crisis

... little bit poorer; second, because they may well end up finding their way onto government benefits, such as Social Security Disability; and third, because those folks are our friends and family, and seeing them suffer makes us suffer too. One way of ...

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/22/america-s-jobless-crisis.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thedailybeast%2Farticles+%28The+Daily+Beast+-+Latest+Articles%29

How to put America back together again - it can start with a carbon tax

... immigration and regulations that incentivize risk-taking but prevent recklessness. We need to reform Social Security and Medicare so they can support all the baby boomers about to retire. And we need to raise more revenues, in the least painful way ...

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/22/5362501/how-to-put-america-back-together.html#mi_rss=Viewpoints

U.S. Rep. Neal Schedules District Office Hours...

... staff member. During distinct office hours, staff will be able to assist those who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, veteran's benefits, immigration applications and other federal programs. Some district office hours will be shared ...

http://www.iberkshires.com/story/43828/U.S.-Rep.-Neal-Schedules-District-Office-Hours-.html?source=top_stories

Plaid: 'Now is the time to protect advice services, not prevent them'

... a decision on how independent advice services are to be delivered in Wales. Citing the cumulative impact of social security cuts on people, the party has called on the Minister to bring his review to an end and finally take decisions that will allow ...

http://aberdareonline.co.uk/content/plaid-%E2%80%98now-time-protect-advice-services-not-prevent-them%E2%80%99

Social Security: Questions about disability

Part B helps pay for doctors' fees, outpatient hospital visits and other medical services and supplies not covered by Part A. -- Part C plans, available in some areas, allow you to choose to receive all your health care services through a provider organization.

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/living/ci_23080724/social-security-questions-about-disability

Our unbalanced nation, yes, Virginia there is a class war

... ..." This is from dkmitch, http://www.dailykos.com/... . Angry diaries about Obama's call for cutting social security and Medicare abound. Republicans and conservative Democrats, like Obama, want to reduce corporate taxes at a time when corporate ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/22/1201681/-Our-unbalanced-nation-yes-Virginia-there-is-a-class-war

Letter: Too much info for rewards card

... I scanned the application and was surprised to learn they were asking for my yearly income and my Social Security number. When I told the clerk I was not going to give them this information she informed me she was just going to input the information ...

http://www.dailyadvance.com/opinion/letters/letter-too-much-info-rewards-card-1959809

Pivot Point's Maya Rockeymoore On Whether Obama's Policies Are Failing Us

A critique of the impact on African Americans of using the chained CPI to limit the cost-of-living adjustment on Social Security benefits and my criticism of President Obama's jobs proposals were among the highlights of a one-hour discussion Sunday led by Maya Rockeymoore, the host of We Act Radio's "Pivot Point" and a leading progressive voice on ... (more)

http://blog.ourfuture.org/20130422/pivot-points-maya-rockeymoore-on-income-inequality-chained-cpi?#038;#038;

QUIZ: How Financially Literate Are You?

... on your bills, what's the best way to improve your score? 9. How old do you have to be to receive full Social Security retirement benefits (for those born in 1960 or later)? 10. Which of these retirement savings plans will result in the largest sum ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/quiz-how-financially-literate-are-you-2013-4?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider%2Fthelife+%28The+Life%29

Merkel warns eurozone that the EU 'has the last word' on national...

... to do this.' Common solutions: Merkel indicated that the way to go would be to integrate labour markets and social security systems to make it easier to move within the eurozone Mrs Merkel rejected the idea that her country was seeking 'hegemony' in ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2313140/Merkel-warns-eurozone-EU-word-national-budgets-ahead-crunch-talks-saving-single-currency.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Rulebreakers get an edge

... your competitors aren't as well, that gives you the biggest boost," she says. The study examined records of Social Security numbers at companies to find workers who weren't eligible. Hotchkiss noted that because the study used company records, it ...

http://www.app.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.app.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304220054%26nclick_check%3D1

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... exhausted in 2018. Now Joffe-Walt claims the federal government sends out approximately 14 million payments; Social Security's disability fund is expected to run out of reserves by 2016. On March 22, during an interview with "This American Life," we ...

http://www.fee.org/the_freeman/detail/hiding-the-unemployed-disability-and-the-politics-of-stats

Is A $3 Million IRA Sufficient For Retirement?

... future standard of living to the mercy of government monetary policy is foolish. Compare it to thinking that Social Security provides a decent investment return. If you decided to receive a fixed annuity, you should spend a portion of it and put the ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1357381-is-a-3-million-ira-sufficient-for-retirement?source=feed

Apollo-to-Goldman Embrace of Life Insurers Spurs State Concerns

... mostly people approaching retirement who had bought annuities from the company to supplement their Social Security. Now the unit's holdings include securities backed by subprime mortgages, time-share vacation homes and a railroad in Kazakhstan. ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MLGWNZ1A1I4H01-5Q54PSOK2T3TVJ1OKQ5N3F1772

Taxation without representation

... matters are ever mentioned when Congress discusses cutting spending, only "little-fish" items like Social Security, Medicare and food stamps. To us small-fry taxpayers, none of that seems right, but for the big players, Congress is one well-greased ...

http://www.dailyrepublic.com/opinion/localopinioncolumnists/taxation-without-representation/

Show These Charts To Anyone Who Thinks Debt, Spending, And Taxes Are At All Time Highs

... has been much higher in the past, and on government spending, only if you include transfer payments (like Social Security) is spending at a new high relative to GDP. If you look at actual government spending that doesn't go straight to people, it's ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/show-these-charts-to-anyone-who-thinks-debt-spending-and-taxes-are-at-all-time-highs-2013-4?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheMoneyGame+%28The+Money+Game%29

GolfRedefined.com allows golfers to test drivers

I always try make sure to go to demo day at the PGA Merchandise Show each January and then read Golf Digest's Hot List to check out the new clubs, especially the drivers, but realize that the costs for a senior like myself living on mainly on Social Security are just out of my reach.

http://theaposition.com/Articles/46/1224/1/GolfRedefinedcom-allows-golfers-to-test-drivers

Column: Bush started as uniter, ended up divider | 40 minutes

... including a false conclusion that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, an overplayed hand on reforming Social Security and a bungled handling of the federal government's responsibility in Hurricane Katrina. His federal spending also betrayed the ...

http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/ap%20washington/2013/04/22/column-bush-started-as-uniter-ended-up-divider

Column: Assessing George W. Bush's reputation as his presidential library opens

... including a false conclusion that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, an overplayed hand on reforming Social Security and a bungled handling of the federal government's responsibility in Hurricane Katrina. His federal spending also betrayed the ...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/column-assessing-george-w-bushs-reputation-as-his-presidential-library-opens/2013/04/22/d5d5cefc-ab1c-11e2-9493-2ff3bf26c4b4_story.html

Column: Bush started as uniter,a

... including a false conclusion that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, an overplayed hand on reforming Social Security and a bungled handling of the federal government's responsibility in Hurricane Katrina. His federal spending also betrayed the ...

http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/national/Column-Bush-started-as-uniter-ended-up-divider_95298433

2013 Version OfEzPayCheck Supports Flexible Deduction Feature For Customers

... and accountants who need more flexible deduction options. EzPaycheck can handle Federal tax, state tax, social security tax, medical tax, unemployment tax automatically. In response to requests from customers, the new version payroll program can now ...

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/2013-version-ofezpaycheck-supports-flexible-deduction-feature-for-customers-340668.php

CriminalBackgroundRecords.com Recommends All New Hires Go Through A Thorough Background Check

... of their background checks. According to Almeida, "more companies are expanding beyond typical criminal, social security, and driving records checks. There is growth in education and employment verification , as well as civil records searches." ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/4/prweb10645102.htm

Disability_model_isn't_working0_1366574298.jpg

... are starting to see rising rates of government dependency as one causal factor, particularly with regard to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Don't take the word of this fiscal conservative for it. National Public Radio has been reporting ...

http://www.elkintribune.com/view/full_story/22318048/article-Disability-model-isn%E2%80%99t-working?

Rift over social security to auto drivers deepens

... Pawar be ousted from the rickshaw federation Serious differences have cropped over the issue of granting social security to auto rickshaw drivers. The rift between Rickshaw Panchayat President Dr Baba Adhav and Sharad Rao-led auto union came to the ...

http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/apr/220413-pune-rift-over-social-security-to-auto-drivers-deepens.htm

Japan PM Abe and "Abenomics" enjoy strong voter support: polls

... showed limited interest in revising the constitution. The issue trailed such topics as economic recovery, social security and nuclear power generation in a list of preferences. Abe aims to revise the post-World War Two pacifist constitution to ease ...

http://wtax.com/Japan-PM-Abe-and-Abenomics-enjoy-strong-voter-supp/11472113?newsId=207326

Are You Eligible For An Expedited Disability Benefits Hearing?

Despite efforts to reduce a backlog of cases, an application for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income can take a long time.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/are-you-eligible-for-an-expedited-disability-benefits-hearing-340588.php

State saves millions by shifting disability costs to feds

... we maximizing federal revenue in our state programs?" said Terry Smith, division director. "So I met with Social Security, and we did a case load analysis." The analysis showed the state could save millions by making sure all federal options were ...

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130421/NEWS12/130429892/0/FRONTPAGE

Japan PM Abe and "Abenomics" enjoy strong voter support: polls

... showed limited interest in revising the constitution. The issue trailed such topics as economic recovery, social security and nuclear power generation in a list of preferences. Abe aims to revise the post-World War Two pacifist constitution to ease ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/22/us-japan-politics-idUSBRE93L05E20130422?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

Winner takes none

... do a background check on anyone who wins more than $600 when they try to collect their winnings, running a Social Security number through a government database. And if they owe back taxes, child support or even receive welfare payments, the house is ...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/winner_takes_none_F4qXTvXOUFhOkO3lZX6EuI?

Deficits are falling. For now

... t be able to cover much more than spending on interest and the big entitlement programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and health insurance subsidies).

http://www.localnews8.com/lifestyle/money/Deficits-are-falling-For-now/-/461672/19840032/-/s9u88i/-/index.html

Senator Calls for Spiritual Rewakening in America

... of Family and Children's Services is growing. One in seven people is now on food stamps. Disabiltiy in the social security system is growing. The prison system is growing and in our court sysem almost someone in every family is tied up in court ...

http://www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10598&Itemid=117

Deficits are falling. For now

... t be able to cover much more than spending on interest and the big entitlement programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and health insurance subsidies).

http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/22/news/economy/deficits/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_latest+%28Latest+News%29

Loving kids to debt: Older Americans in trouble for 'helping' children

... is increasing. During retirement, you would expect individuals to be living off their accumulated assets and Social Security. Best-selling financial author, columnist and radio host Dave Ramsey says in an email interview that this concerns him. ...

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578641/Loving-kids-to-debt-Older-Americans-in-trouble-for-helping-children.html

State Privatization News and Notes

... vacancies, furloughs or layoffs. AB 1655 passed the Assembly Committee on Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security in March 2012, but it was later held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee, effectively killing the bill. Despite the ...

http://reason.org/news/show/apr-2013-state-privatization-misc

Column: On Social Security, no disaster in sight

The Social Security System had no role in contributing to the national debt, and yet negotiators seeking to address the nation's fiscal problems always seem to want to cut Social Security benefits.

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/column-on-social-security-no-disaster-in-sight/2116263

Medicaid planning can increase chances of qualifying for aid

... the amount of your income that's counted for eligibility purposes by directing your monthly pension or Social Security payments into the trust. "Selling a home to qualify for Medicaid is a bad idea as the proceeds from the sale will likely turn an ...

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/personalfinance/medicaid-planning-can-increase-chances-of-qualifying-for-aid/2116434

On Native GroundOBAMA Wavers, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

There's a reason why the left-wing blogosphere called them "The Catfood Commission." If the various proposals for reducing government spending by cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid were enacted, many of us would be dining on Friskies for supper.

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,711/394.html

The WilliesWHAT I'M Thankful for

When they turned out my lights two weeks ago, I had a neighbor who loaned me $200, and I was able to pay him back from my Social Security check two days later.

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,711/413.html

The WilliesMOURNING in America

... my mail Tuesday night I got a $138 bill for electricity with a Nov. 5 turnoff threat. On Nov. 10 I'll get my Social Security check for $412, pay FPL and all or most of the rest in critical bills and a trucker friend's $10 loan the same day; on the ...

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,711/421.html

Small businesses: Rulebreakers get an edge

... aren't as well, that gives you the biggest boost,” she says. The study examined records of Social Security numbers at companies to find workers who weren't eligible. Hotchkiss noted that because the study used company records, it could not ...

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130422/PC05/130429848/1010/small-businesses-rulebreakers-get-an-edge

Reporting: MedicineINFECTIONS Take at Least 51 Lives at Panama Hospital

... at Arnulfo Arias Madrid Hospital has dropped dramatically, according to Guillermo Saez-Llorens of Panama's Social Security Fund, the hospital's director. The number of outpatient visits at the hospital's clinic has also fallen sharply, he said ...

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,711/214.html

What Immigration Has Done To Black Men

... these guys going to do in their old age? They won't even have a work history by which they can qualify for Social Security. What happens to them? Anyone know? The decline in labour market participation among black men was accompanied by a rapid ...

http://www.parapundit.com/archives/009018.html

Paul Krugman writes powerfully

... there? I suspect that despite age and salary (on which I am willing to flexible given my pension and Social Security as I was for the charter while I was there) I would probably at least get some phone calls, and quite possibly interviews as well. ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/22/1203838/-Paul-Krugman-writes-powerfully

Visiting the Ghosts of Dems Past at Arlington

... as well. The one GOP president from that era once wrote: Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/21/1203811/-Visiting-the-Ghosts-of-Dems-Past

Lawmakers debate piecemeal take on guns, pensions

... increases for retirees and capping the salary on which benefits are based at the limit set for Social Security. The state's powerful unions object to the provisions, so some lawmakers would have preferred not to vote at all. "The process is ...

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/19632902-418/lawmakers-debate-piecemeal-take-on-guns-pensions.html

Obama puts out a budget. Will it fare better than his last one?

... worries some folks. The old CPI had an error bias in creating a slightly higher inflation rate, and if your Social Security check, veterans' benefit check or tax bracket benefited from the old rate, you may want to see the CPI errors continue. The ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/obama-puts-out-a-budget-will-it-fare-better-than-his-last-one?cid=rss

Spying on the progressives

... by Howard Dean's brother Jim, and MoveOn.org, are stirring up anger against Obama over proposed changes to Social Security. President Obama has proposed tying Social Security cost-of-living increases to the Consumer Price Index ("chaining the CPI"), ...

http://enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0413/0413spyingprog.htm

Buhari, Tinubu political liabilities - Jonathan

... disparagingly about the Jonathan administration on issues bordering on economy, democratic governance and social security. According to Okupe, "Senator Bola Tinubu who spoke about meager wages for public servants in Nigeria was known to have ignored ...

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/04/buhari-tinubu-political-liabilities-jonathan/

Pleasantville Police Blotter: Stolen Cell Phone

... into police headquarters and reported an unknown person had signed off on a cell phone account using their Social Security number. Police filed a report of the alleged fraud. Note: The Patch Police Blotter is a summary only - it does not represent ...

http://pleasantville.patch.com/articles/pleasantville-police-blotter-stolen-cell-phone

How to put America back together again

... immigration and regulations that incentivize risk-taking but prevent recklessness. We need to reform Social Security and Medicare so they can support all the baby boomers about to retire. And we need to raise more revenues, in the least painful way ...

http://www.chron.com/news/article/How-to-put-America-back-together-again-4451759.php

Terry Savage: The Shame of Student Loans

... in bankruptcy, and will follow today's students into their old age, when government will dock their Social Security payments for outstanding loan balances. This is the season for families to take on the burden of student loans, as acceptance letters ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terry-savage/the-shame-of-student-loan_b_3127099.html

Pensioners 'should pay more tax'

... people are no longer special", and it calls on the government to assess the evidence for existing rules on social security, taxation and the design of services. The paper says moves to equalise the tax system would have to be carried out more slowly ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-22220345#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Last chance to win --- Blue America Platinum Award contest ends tomorrow

... any way, the two leaders right now are Nick Ruiz, who's running in central Florida against Republican anti-Social Security reactionary John Mica, and Pennsylvania state Senator Daylin Leach, who's running for the open congressional seat being ...

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/last-chance-to-win-blue-america.html

...Emails: Pro-Immigration Reform Consultants, Think Tanks Testify Through Grover Norquist

... may get when testifying that I don't have a strong answer to," Culling wrote to Ellis in an email headlined "Social security." "Can you see if your old boss at Cato can help?" Norquist is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on ...

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/04/21/More-secret-emails-Groups-work-together-to-craft-Grover-Norquist-s-congressional-testimony-attack-Sen-DeMint-and-Heritage

Could Repairman Jack Come In From The Cold ?

... to time about legalizing himself. How does someone who is in his mid-thirties do that, if he has never had a social security number in his true identity ? That was troubling me. I suspect there might be a few people out there like that. What if your ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2013/04/21/could-repairman-jack-come-in-from-the-cold/

NSSF could cover Palestinians at no additional cost: ILO

... Damascus gather to demand assistance in front of the UNRWA offices in Beirut last year. BEIRUT: The National Social Security Fund could provide health care for registered Palestinian workers in Lebanon, the International Labor Organization said over ...

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Lebanon/2013/Apr-22/214560-nssf-could-cover-palestinians-at-no-additional-cost-ilo.ashx

Small businesses: Rule-breakers get an edge

... your competitors aren't as well, that gives you the biggest boost," she says. The study examined records of Social Security numbers at companies to find workers who weren't eligible. Hotchkiss noted that because the study used company records, it ...

http://djournal.com/bookmark/22317930

Double dippers on decline in NY government

... as a 211 waiver to exceed the $30,000 salary limit, authorized under Section 211 of the state Retirement and Social Security Law. State employees who collected a salary and a pension in 2012 received an average of $67,000, the records showed. Most ...

http://www.pressconnects.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressconnects.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304210022%26nclick_check%3D1

Well-to-do would pay more for Medicare under Obama plan

... costs," said Diane Lifsey, senior legislative representative for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Patients who receive home-health care would face $100 co-pays for every 60-day period of service unless they came from ...

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/fl-medicare-cuts-affluent-seniors-20130421,0,3490797.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+orlandosentinel%2Fnews+%28OrlandoSentinel.com+-+News%29

5.83 Escort Services Businesses

... is a person from whom the operator of an escort service bureau withholds state and federal income taxes and Social Security taxes. (6) "Independent contractor" is a person who renders service to an operator of an escort service business but from ...

http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?NID=393

St. Vrain Valley School District and Workforce Boulder County are...

... available on the north side of the building. Students should be reminded to dress appropriately, bring their Social Security number, and have lots of questions about careers. Parents are welcome to attend with their students.

http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_22824961/st-vrain-valley-school-district-and-workforce-boulder?source=rss

Boston bombings: a new level of complexity on the immigration debate

... the U.S. legally, according to law-enforcement officials. The immigration Senate bill proposes tamper-proof Social Security cards and additional information from immigrants, but leaves behind a scrutinized biometric I.D. system. Sen. Lindsey Graham ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/boston-bombings-a-new-level-of-complexity-on-the-immigration-debate?cid=rss

Protect your information to avoid identity theft

... identity thieves; take the proper precautions. Be sure to safeguard your personal information, such as your Social Security number and mother's maiden name. If an identity thief scores this information, it could result in more than monetary loss for ...

http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20130421/OPINION0310/130429966/-1/RSS01

Know the penalty of filing late

... didn't have taxes withheld from their retirement checks. Others didn't realize that a large portion of their Social Security would be taxed. Many business owners' tax-debt resulted from earning a paper-profit. They earned a profit and owe taxes on ...

http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/593584/Know-the-penalty-of-filing-late.html?nav=5001

5.83 Escort Services Businesses

... is a person from whom the operator of an escort service bureau withholds state and federal income taxes and Social Security taxes. (6) "Independent contractor" is a person who renders service to an operator of an escort service business but from ...

http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?NID=393

Personal Finance: When tax 'help' is just a mirage

Maria Garcia never dreamed she would land in so much trouble with the IRS. But a few years ago, she found herself owing about $32,000 in back taxes – a situation she says was partly caused by a family member fraudulently using her name and Social Security number for work.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/21/5356917/when-tax-help-is-just-a-mirage.html#mi_rss=Business

Gail Collins: Behind the budget bluster

... hat and homed in on the much-publicized proposal to reduce the way cost-of-living raises are computed for Social Security. It was, the congressman claimed on CNN, "a shocking attack on seniors." "I think he's going to have a lot of pushback from ...

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130421/NEWS0802/704219987

Scott Burns: To earn any interest, need to take risk

... income is about $10,000 a year, but I have several hundred thousand in savings. Most of our income is from Social Security and pensions. We are currently renting an apartment that costs about $1,200 monthly. If we buy a house, we plan to pay equally ...

http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2020743693_bizburns21xml.html?syndication=rss

For seniors

... Councils on Aging within each of the communities in our region. On the web site you will also find links to Social Security and Medicare web sites. If you want to publicize an event or specific news for or about seniors, please provide us with the ...

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130421/NEWS/304210336/-1/rss30

Letters: Social Security origins

When Social Security was started by FDR in the 1930s, the assigned number was never to be used as an ID.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627536/Social-Security-origins.html

Flier assails Mesa County clerk

... requires somebody to bring either their driver's license, their Colorado ID or the last four digits of their Social Security number and it's verified in our system," Reiner said. "With the bill, that doesn't change." As for the same-day ...

http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/flier-assails-mesa-county-clerk

Council to vote on closing of Third Street Monday night

... to Fourth Street - which would become the new thoroughfare in that area - to problems with access to the Social Security office and First Christian Church, to danger to children going to and from schools in the Portsmouth City School District. ...

http://portsmouth-dailytimes.com/bookmark/22314630

Cutting Your Benefits Isn't the - Middle' Way

... controversy - because he's making a rather shocking opening offer to the Republican opposition: Let's cut Social Security benefits and Medicare spending in the name of shrinking the federal deficit. The White House supports something called the ...

http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/22274734/article-Cutting-Your-Benefits-Isn%E2%80%99t-the-%E2%80%98Middle%E2%80%99-Way?instance=home_news_bullets

Despite hacking, South Carolinaa s electronic tax filings on par with...

... said. The data breach announced last October saw the theft of 3.3 million bank account numbers, 3.8 million Social Security numbers and information from close to 700,000 businesses. The breach and its handling by Haley's administration is expected ...

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130421/PC16/130429889

State saves millions by shifting disability costs ?to feds

... we maximizing federal revenue in our state programs?" said Terry Smith, division director. "So I met with Social Security, and we did a case load analysis." The analysis showed the state could save millions by making sure all federal options were ...

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130421/NEWS12/130429892

Indiana mediocrity extends to government services

... to a refund. I immediately contacted DOR on this, and received three requests for my last four digits of my Social Security number, and my full name and mailing address, so that officials from the DOR could look up my return. However, the first two ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/indiana-mediocrity-extends-to-government-services?cid=rss

Fiserv adds service to monitor government payouts [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]

... If, for example, a man tries to steal another person's identity so he can hijack his income tax refund or Social Security payments, he might get caught by computer programs that look for and flag inconsistencies, such as the opening of a new bank ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/20/7077278.htm

Social inSecurity chex

Dear John: I now wonder if what the Social Security Administration did to my monthly payment arrangement a few years ago when I was 67 was part of its planning to cut costs.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/social_insecurity_chex_SteEBr9D9oc9BterjNqX6M?

Social Security, 21st-century style

... jargon in the entitlement world), it's a different way to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security payments, essentially assuming that changes in prices produce changes in consumer behavior. It smooths out the peaks of consumer ...

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/david-shribman/social-security-21st-century-style-684410/

NH efforts help response to rising tide of disabled

... programs at record rates. More than 18 percent of Americans between 50 and 64 are now collecting federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, according to the Department of Labor. The federal program has been easier to get into ...

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130421/NEWS06/130429925

A Reader Wonders If Mexicans Can Be Encouraged To Migrate In Reverse; ...

... that Mexican retirees could move to Mexican retirement communities. Retirees could live comfortably on their Social Security checks in Mexico, their retirement income could form the basis for local economies, which would, in turn make more jobs for ...

http://www.vdare.com/letters/a-reader-wonders-if-mexicans-can-be-encouraged-to-migrate-in-reverse

Mailbag: Letters From Readers

... equal to the Combined Federal Tax Rate of 14.91%, Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance, also known as Social Security, rate of 6.31%, and Hospital Insurance, or Medicare, rate of 1.78%. Therefore, products should cost about the same as they do ...

http://timesleader.com/news/letters/441416/Mailbag:-Letters-From-Readers&source=RSS

Pamela Yip: Personal Finance Medicaid planning can increase chances of qualifying for aid

... for people age 65 and over and for the disabled. Medicare eligibility is based mainly on eligibility for Social Security. "You have to not have assets by the time you apply," McNair said. "On paper, you are poor. How we get you there is what we do ...

http://timesleader.com/news/business/447148/Pamela-Yip:-Personal-Finance-Medicaid-planning-can-increase-chances-of-qualifying-for-aid&source=RSS

Senate mustn't fumble its immigration breakthrough

... These workers' contributions will grow increasingly necessary to sustain the costs of such programs as Social Security and Medicare. Despite its appeal, the Senate bill could easily fall apart. Opponents' demands for an impossible level of "border ...

http://www.toledoblade.com/DavidKushma/2013/04/21/Senate-mustn-t-fumble-its-immigration-breakthrough.html

Others speak out about Kelly, Thompson

... -- U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, who is working with Thompson on a bipartisan bill to more quickly get Social Security disability benefits to disabled veterans. "I don't have the relationship with Glenn that I do with Mike (Kelly). But he's only ...

http://www.goerie.com/article/20130421/NEWS02/304219905/Others-speak-out-about-Kelly-Thompson

Find abusers of Social Security

When are President Obama and members of Congress going to get it into their heads that the money in Social Security is not theirs ? The workers and retired workers of this country contributed to Social Security.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Letters-to-the-Editor/2013/04/21/Find-abusers-of-Social-Security.html

Imposing Chinese tariffs would cut deficit

... or health-care programs for their employees. Nor does China have anything near the equivalent of the Social Security and Medicare benefits that we enjoy. The government cannot tax the rich enough to solve the deficit problem. Trade revenue and ...

http://www.toledoblade.com/Letters-to-the-Editor/2013/04/21/Imposing-Chinese-tariffs-would-cut-deficit.html

H.R.1661 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act... Introduced Apr 19, 2013 6 views

Official: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education under the Medicare program and to provide for research to improve cancer symptom management.

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h1661/show

Letters: Boston Marathon, Columbia River Crossing, Portland arts tax, tax reform, parking problems

... I just received my notice for the city of Portland arts tax. My wife and I are both retired and live on our Social Security, which, according to the city of Portland, is taxable. Somehow we will amend our budget to pay the tax. My neighbor, John ...

http://blog.oregonlive.com/myoregon/2013/04/letters_boston_marathon_columb.html

For more on story.

... license in Platte County, you must be at least 21 years old, have a government issued photo ID, proof of a Social Security number and documentation showing successful completion of the required firearms safety course from a Platte County-approved ...

http://www.plattecountylandmark.com/Article11728.htm

Sherri Gastelum and Platinum Tax Defenders Reports on Tax Extensions...

... are only allowed a five-month extension, until September 15th. Single-member LLC's can use their Social Security number on Form 4868, for business and personal taxes, but multiple-member LLC's and partnerships need to file separate extension forms. ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Sherri-Gastelum/Platinum-Tax-Defenders/prweb10654864.htm

Paul Nyden book review: Government by the money, for the money

... are declining, or disappearing, especially for younger workers. Proposed federal budget cuts threaten Social Security and Medicare. Under recent "free trade" agreements approved by Congress, the United States now imports far more products than it ...

http://www.wvgazette.com/Entertainment/201304190142

Michelle Singletary: Retirement is work

Securian Financial Group surveyed baby boomers 50 to 65 about their plans for claiming Social Security retirement benefits.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/20/3355966/michelle-singletary-retirement.html

Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Senators seek to tinker with Social Security regs

A federal bill, Keeping Our Social Security Promises Act, has been introduced by senators Sanders, Whitehouse, Boxer, Blumenthal, Leahy, Klobuchar and Franken.

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_23071589/chuck-molnar-senior-corner-senators-seek-tinker-social?source=rss

Double Dippers on Decline in NY Government

... as a 211 waiver to exceed the $30,000 salary limit, authorized under Section 211 of the state Retirement and Social Security Law. State employees who collected a salary and a pension in 2012 received an average of $67,000, the records showed. Most ...

http://www.wgrz.com/rss/article/211511/37/Double-Dippers-on-Decline-in-NY-Government

Jim Ketchum: Need answers to life's great questions?

... voluntarily. Please understand, I have a world of respect and admiration for men old enough to collect Social Security and Medicare who opt for fatherhood. Every man, no matter what his age, ought to experience the joys and frustrations that go ...

http://www.thetimesherald.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimesherald.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304200025%26nclick_check%3D1

Simpson-Bowles back with another plan based on debunked economic theory

... part of the $585 billion in cuts from health-care spending. It also includes, of course, chained CPI for Social Security. And it would lower tax rates while using the chained CPI for tax brackets as well as Social Security, which would raise taxes ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/19/1203232/-Simpson-Bowles-back-with-another-plan-based-on-debunked-economic-nbsp-theory?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dailykos%2Findex+%28Daily+Kos%29

Judge orders trial evidence redacted, open | Crime Notebook

... Doumar wrote, attorneys from both sides are required to redact personal identifiers from documents - such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth and exact street addresses - before submitting them in court. "Trial exhibits are subject to the ...

http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0421-20130421,0,6575318.story

Md. consumers made several gains in latest legislative session

... a line of credit under the minor's name. Children moved from placement to placement are tracked by their Social Security numbers, giving more people access to a vital number often used to steal identities, said Robin McKinney, director of the ...

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-consumer-laws-20130421,0,1689012.story?track=rss

DeMint on Immigration: “Incomprehensible, Comprehensive Bills” Not the Solution

... on the 'Coffee and Markets' podcast. DeMint said the bill will impose massive costs on the Medicare, Social Security, and welfare systems. 'There is a significant cost to taxpayers for those who come here illegally,' he said. 'In other words, they ...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3010316/posts

Cutting the Budget, Bleeding Us Dry

... are more dependent on them than ever. Obama's budget goes even further than the GOP's plan by eroding Social Security through the "chained CPI" calculation, which would cumulatively bleed seniors' income over time. This isn't just an abstract fiscal ...

http://my.firedoglake.com/meeshellchen/2013/04/19/cutting-the-budget-bleeding-us-dry/

New DACA license bill would stop DOT 'pink stripe' design

... "(s) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (b1) of this section that an applicant present a valid social security number, the Division shall issue a drivers license of limited duration, under subsection (f) of this section, to an present in ...

http://www.exileonjonesstreet.com/2013/03/01/new-daca-license-bill-would-stop-dot-pink-stripe-design/

CalPERS: $5.7 million to end San Jose council pensions

... some retirement plan. If you spend eight years in a place, it should provide a decent retirement plan." Social Security cost as percentage of pay: 12.4 percent. (Pension cost figures include employee contributions, exclude retiree health costs. ...

http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_23071124/calpers-5-7-million-end-san-jose-council?source=rss

Crime Stoppers Help 'Shred'

... just thrown out, your trash could become somebody else's treasure. "All it takes is your name, maybe your social security number, or some other pieces of identifying information, and that enables them to take over your identity," said Simmons. In ...

http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26024&Itemid=57

Reward offered for theft of belongings

... 15 seconds of her leaving the door to her car open, someone stole her purse. Keys. Personal information. Social Security number. Post Office box number with key. House key. Car key. All the other kinds of things thieves prey upon to steal identity. ...

http://www.northkitsapherald.com/opinion/letters/203847041.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nkhletters+%28Letters+-+North+Kitsap+Herald%29

Sound Off

... teens. Lo and behold, the Obamas also had a tax rate in the teens and nary a peep is heard. I have been on Social Security quite a while. It really upsets me to know that Obama wants to cut Social Security, yet he bailed out GMC and Ford with $879 ...

http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-opinion/ci_23066991/sound-off-april-20?source=most_viewed

'Compromise is not a bad word,' Bob Dole says as he reflects upon his time in politics

... nation when he led the Republican Party and Republicans in the Senate: the Americans with Disabilities Act. Social Security. Farm bill after farm bill. They say he did it by doing what doesn't get done anymore: He worked with Democrats. He persuaded ...

http://www.kansas.com/2013/04/20/2770384/bob-dole-reflects-upon-his-time.html

Socialism will work better in independent Scotland

... of strivers and scroungers, and unpicking the fabric of the welfare state until there is no such thing as social security. On 19 March 2013, 40 Labour MPs voted against retrospective legislation to overturn the outcome of a court of appeal judgment ...

http://www.scotsman.com/news/socialism-will-work-better-in-independent-scotland-1-2903981

Bob Dunning: Tips for saving water are overflowing

... whatever the city wishes to throw my way. "If we employ Obama's new 'chained CPI' that is being proposed for Social Security, we don't have a problem." Don't get me started on the chained CPI, my friend. Those people who have been paying into Social ...

http://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/dunning/bob-dunning-tips-for-saving-water-are-overflowing/

Crisis to Cure: Maine's Health Care Reform Law is Helping Business

... but she would not be returning to work. During this timeframe Jane applied for and was approved for social security disability. She must now wait two years before she can apply for Medicare. Her employer generously maintained her group insurance ...

http://www.mainepolicy.org/2013/02/crisis-to-cure-maines-health-care-reform-law-is-helping-business/

Nobel Prize winner advocates paying parents for student performance

... Affairs on Thursday. The University of Chicago economist also supports raising the eligibility age for social security and decriminalizing drugs. In a 30-minute speech Thursday to The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the 82-year-old University of ...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0421-confidential-becker-20130421,0,4766876.column?track=rss

Domestic workers struggle to survive

... jobs as a road cleaner and a motorbike taxi driver on Ngoc Ha Street. Despite having two jobs, she has no social security or health insurance. Working as a part-time road cleaner, cleaning duties and salary are split among official staff of the ...

http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/sunday/features/238439/domestic-workers-struggle-to-survive.html

IRS warns of Boston charity scams

... have a legitimate website. Don't give out personal financial information to any charity. Don't provide your social security number or bank account numbers for any reason. Scammers may use them to steal your identity or access your accounts. Finally, ...

http://www.cbs58.com/news/local-news/IRS-warms-of-Boston-charity-scams-203842731.html

The Social Security Card that started it all

The year was 1938. The social security card program as a means of identification was a mere year and a half old.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130419/SCBULLETIN/304290307

Police Blotter: San Jose cops arrest male for allegedly assaulting security guard, armed robbery

... stole his vehicle, a silver 2002 Subaru WRX. 1800 block of Castenada Drive, 11:47 a.m. Wednesday A woman's Social Security number was used on another person's taxes. 1600 block of Bayshore Highway, 2:39 a.m. Thursday A couple unable to articulate ...

http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_23065178/police-blotter-san-jose-cops-arrest-male-allegedly?source=rss

Fox Valley police reports

... Circle near Carpentersville reported to police on Thursday that someone had been using the resident's Social Security number since 2003, according to a sheriff's report. The victim found out about the identity theft earlier in the week when filing ...

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130419/news/704199653/

Branstad releases 2012 tax information

... term in January 2011. Branstad paid $20,614 in federal income taxes, $7,568 in state income taxes, $4,624 in Social Security taxes and $1,862 in Medicaid taxes. His total tax bill was $43,122 in federal and state payments, and he is getting a refund ...

http://thegazette.com/2013/04/19/branstad-releases-2012-tax-information/

Howard Dean Says Obama May Drive Him Out of the Democratic Party

Obama's recent budget proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare while restoring military spending is not going over well with the former Chairman of the Democratic Party.

http://news.firedoglake.com/2013/04/19/howard-dean-says-obama-may-drive-him-out-of-the-democratic-party/