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• On Native GroundCONSERVATIVES to Needy Americans: Drop Dead _{2011-06-16, 03:00 am}
  ... woes is to wipe out the welfare state. But Republicans are finding out that most Americans rather like Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, the minimum wage, food inspections, clean air and water, bridges that don't collapse, public ...
• On Native GroundDEFICIT Reduction: the Wrong Policy at the Wrong Time _{2011-06-12, 03:00 am}
  ... Progressive Caucus' "People's Budget" would create a budget surplus by 2021 while saving Medicare and Social Security. How? By raising taxes on the wealthy, closing tax loopholes, cutting defense spending and spending money to create new jobs to ...
• On Native GroundTHE People's Budget is Better for All _{2011-04-28, 03:00 am}
  ... people. Look at the public opinion polls and you will see support for preserving Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. You'll see support for increased spending on education at all levels. You'll see support for increased scientific and medical ...
• Michelle Singletary: Soon, check will not be in the mail _{2013-01-17, 02:23 am}
  ... of people who receive their payments by mail to convert to electronic delivery. Affected are those receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board or Office of Personnel Management benefits and ...
• Your Letters _{2013-01-17, 02:13 am}
  With all the new taxes, including payroll taxes, increased Social Security deduction, health care cost increase and more now and in the future with Obamacare, the city of Rifle has put another burden upon us with a 61 percent increase in water rates and a 0.75 percent sales tax increase.
• Our Members of Congress are selling us out _{2013-01-17, 02:10 am}
  As a retired Tennessean, I was relieved about the Fiscal Cliff deal that left my Social Security and Medicare in place.
• Business CEOs: Raise retirement age _{2013-01-17, 01:53 am}
  An influential group of business CEOs is pushing a plan to gradually increase the full retirement age to 70 for both Social Security and Medicare and to partially privatize the health insurance program for older Americans.
• CEOs: Raise retirement age _{2013-01-17, 01:52 am}
  An influential group of business CEOs is pushing a plan to gradually increase the full retirement age to 70 for both Social Security and Medicare and to partially privatize the health insurance program for older Americans.
• Cutting more than corners _{2013-01-17, 01:41 am}
  ... hard-line Tea-Party wing and the more moderate establishment to avoid any substantial cuts to Medicare or Social Security. They believe cuts to defense can suffice and allow entitlements to remain unchanged. This strategy seems relatively sound in ...
• Fraud prevention scrutinized _{2013-01-17, 01:36 am}
  ... The change would protect the confidentiality of such information as the individual's full date of birth and Social Security number, which could be used for fraudulent purposes. Violators would be subject to a fine of up to $2,000 or up to two years ...
• Crete What's Happening _{2013-01-17, 01:34 am}
  ... the vulnerable and the elderly with assistance from county, state and federal programs, including Medicare, Social Security, license plate discounts, as well as other services. Tailgate Extravaganza The Mother Teresa Catholic Academy's second annual ...
• Mado _{2013-01-17, 01:29 am}
  ... of the 14% tax rate Romney paid. During the Nixon administration, there was no talk of reducing Social Security benefits. They were increased. Under Nixon, the EPA and OSHA were formed, and the Clean Air Act was passed and signed into law. Sure ...
• Beecher Briefs _{2013-01-17, 01:25 am}
  ... the vulnerable and the elderly with assistance from county, state and federal programs, including Medicare, Social Security, license plate discounts, as well as other services. Dog Tags on Sale Dog tags are on sale at Beecher Village Hall, 724 ...
• CEO group wants to raise retirement age _{2013-01-17, 01:18 am}
  ... group of business CEOs is pushing a plan to gradually increase the full retirement age to 70 for both Social Security and Medicare and to partially privatize the health insurance program for older Americans. The Business Roundtable 's plan would ...
• Debate over driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants reignited by DMV study _{2013-01-17, 01:02 am}
  ... immigrants in this group increased after California passed a 1994 law requiring applicants to show a valid Social Security number and documents proving they are in the country legally. The Los Angeles Times on Wednesday was the first to report that ...
• Country's $16 trillion debt lesson in basic economics _{2013-01-17, 01:00 am}
  ... wealth redistribution. Some 66 million Americans receive government assistance, not counting Medicare or Social Security. That includes food stamps, housing assistance, child care, Medicaid, unemployment, energy assistance and disability. Some 21 ...
• Political games by Congress is not governing _{2013-01-17, 12:53 am}
  ... an excuse to destroy many government programs. The programs most disagreeable to the GOP are the successful Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs. Congress doesn't talk about the gas and oil company 'entitlements' that cost $21 billion. ...
• New online Social Security services available _{2013-01-17, 12:42 am}
  Q: Michael J. Astrue, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, this week announced the agency is expanding the services available with a "my Social Security" account.
• Credit Card Fraud Really Isn't Identity Theft _{2013-01-17, 12:34 am}
  ... called new account fraud. This occurs when someone gains access to your name, address and, in the US, your Social Security number. With this data, a thief can open a new account and have the card sent to a different address. This is true identity ...
• Social Security: You can have Medicare and private insurance _{2013-01-17, 12:00 am}
  Q Mr. G asks: If I am currently covered by my employer's health insurance plan and I am over 65 years old, am I allowed to have Medicare Part A and B along with the insurance coverage I now have through my employer? I have been told I cannot have both.