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Oct 12 2023
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3.2% Hike In Social Security Benefits Coming To 249K GA Residents
About 71 million people nationwide — including retirees, people considered disabled and children — receive Social Security benefits. The average Social Security recipient will get a pay bump of about $50 a month, starting in January. That will affect 42,163 recipients under the age of 18, 144,053 recipients between the ages of 18 and 64 and 62,912 who are age 65 and older. Of the estimated 249
Patch.comMay 26 2020
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Should Social Security Be Privatized?
Social Security has become the largest single government program in the world, accounting for 24% ($916 billion) of total US federal spending in 2016. Since 2010, the Social Security trust fund has been paying out more in benefits than it collects in employee taxes, and is projected to run out of money by 2034. One proposal to replace the current government-administered system is the partial
ProCon.orgApr 19 2024
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U.S. Deports 70 Haitian Asylum Seekers Despite Humanitarian and Security Disaster in Haiti
The U.S. deported over 70 Haitian asylum seekers Thursday despite a spiraling security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Immigration rights advocates have been demanding the Biden administration halt all deportation flights to Haiti. The Haitian Bridge Alliance said in a statement, “Deportations to Haiti are intentional violence and blatant anti-Black discrimination. The hypocrisy by the Biden
Democracy Now!Apr 13 2020
Background
Social Security (United States)
In the United States, Social Security is the commonly used term for the federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and is administered by the Social Security Administration.[1] The original Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935,[2] and the current version of the Act, as amended,[3] encompasses several social welfare and
WikipediaApr 19 2024
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, a third-generation farmer from Montana, is one of Republicans' top political targets this year as they try to win back control of the Senate. Tester is the last Democrat holding statewide office as Republicans have dominated recent elections in Montana. He's campaigning for a fourth term in
NPR Fact CheckApr 14 2024
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Nicklaus: Path to world food security goes through St. Louis
When one of the world’s largest charitable organizations set out to help small farmers in Asia and Africa, it started in a place that’s far from either continent: St. Louis. Gates Ag One, the crop-research arm of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, announced in 2020 that it would establish a headquarters here. Four years later, after pandemic-related delays and a meticulous planning process
St. Louis Post-DispatchApr 03 2024
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Council Post: Security Triad For Leveraging AI
Security Strategist and Vice President of User Experience at Netwrix, visionary and technology evangelist in cyber security space. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become prevalent in significant business processes. For example, AI already filters potential scam uploads and powers recommendations in many popular apps and services. Its outputs are increasingly important for organizations, and
ForbesMar 15 2024
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BCSO NM Social Media
To the men and women of the New Mexico State Police: we stand beside you in these dark times.
Our deepest sympathies are with @NMStatePolice following the tragic loss of an officer this morning. The incident occurred in eastern New Mexico on Interstate 40 at mile marker 320. In… pic.twitter.com/aLIhkFLntU
Albuquerque JournalApr 13 2024
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Yemen Rebels Launch Drones At Israel In Coordination With Iran: Security Agency
Yemen's Huthi rebels launched multiple drones at Israel in coordination with Iran, security firm Ambrey said late Saturday, adding that the projectiles were likely timed to reach Israel simultaneously.
"Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) were reportedly launched by the Huthis toward Israel. The UAVs were launched in coordination with Iran," the company said. "Israeli ports are assessed to
Barron'sApr 16 2024
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Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol grabs A’s security guard in challenge controversy
Don’t get in Oliver Marmol’s way during a challenge. One Oakland Athletics security guard learned that the hard way Monday night when the Cardinals manager grabbed him by his collar to move him out of the way while attempting to challenge. That brief delay resulted in the Cardinals not calling for a replay in time, which upset Marmol. The call ultimately did not matter in the Cardinals’ 3-1
New York Post (News)