Social Security Benefits

If it feels like your refund's pokey, you're not alone - Poughkeepsie Journal

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:07 GMT

If it feels like your refund's pokey, you're not alone
Poughkeepsie Journal
As part of the stimulus package, Social Security beneficiaries received a one-time Economic Recovery Payment of $250. The payment isn't taxable. ...
Many haven't filed for '06 refundDetroit Free Press
Errors to avoid at tax timeHighland Community News (subscription)

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Fair offers information about disability services (The Seymour Tribune)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:16 GMT

Parents of children with disabilities can find a variety of information from a number of sources under one roof at the annual Disabilities Awareness Fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Annex, 414 W. Second St., Seymour. Booths...

A historical look at health care legislation - San Francisco Chronicle

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:00 GMT

The Hindu

A historical look at health care legislation
San Francisco Chronicle
_1962: President John F. Kennedy renews his 1961 request that the old-age, survivors and disability provisions of the Social Security Act be amended to ...
Social Security, Medicare funds 'stolen' to buy votesKennebec Journal
A Historic Moment for Health Care?New York Times (blog)
An attack on health care in the guise of reformWorld Socialist Web Site
Los Angeles Times -South Dakota Politics (blog) -Kansas City Star
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Precedents cited, costs slighted in vote - Washington Times

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:55 GMT

New York Daily News

Precedents cited, costs slighted in vote
Washington Times
When Social Security passed in 1935, the vote was 372-77, with 77 Republicans crossing party lines to vote yes. In 1965, when Medicare passed, ...
NewsPoliticsDemocrat bigwig: We have votes for health care reform; GOP chief ...New York Daily News
House GOP freshmen offer dire warningsPolitico

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Hollow reconciliation threats - Washington Post (blog)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:40 GMT

Reuters

Hollow reconciliation threats
Washington Post (blog)
Budget point of order 310(g) "prohibits consideration of reconciliation legislation that contains recommendations with respect to Social Security. ...
Santorum: Healthcare Reconciliation DOA in SenateNewsMax.com
Democrats to America: Drop deadWashington Examiner
Orrin Hatch Vows to Kill Bill in Senate: Dems Are 'Nuts'ChattahBox
National Journal (blog) -Irish Times -Los Angeles Times
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The next big thing - Chicago Tribune

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:56 GMT

Los Angeles Times

The next big thing
Chicago Tribune
•Workplace enforcement: Biometric Social Security cards so employers can verify the immigration status of workers. Increased penalties — including fines and ...
Tens of thousands call for immigration reform at Washington rallyLos Angeles Times
Immigrant advocates, lost in health debate, rally for changeBend Bulletin
Thousands Gather in Washington for Immigration Law OverhaulBusinessWeek
Boston Globe -The Washington Independent -Stockton Record
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News Digest - Federal Times

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:02 GMT

News Digest
Federal Times
After getting no COLA in military and federal civilian retired pay, veterans' disability compensation and Social Security last December because of the weak ...

Congress must fix Social Security soon - Longmont Daily Times-Call

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:33 GMT

The American (blog)

Congress must fix Social Security soon
Longmont Daily Times-Call
For the first time since the Social Security overhaul in the 1980s, the federal government will be required to repay money to the Social Security Trust Fund ...
US loves Social Security, will embrace health reformCapital Times
SOCIAL SECURITY: Timing affects benefitsAsbury Park Press
Social Security Essay Competition WinnersDemocrat Newspaper
Vail Daily News -Charleston Gazette -Arizona Republic
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Debt dilemma - Sun, 21 Mar 2010 PST (The Spokesman-Review)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:20 GMT

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The retirement nest egg of an entire generation is stashed away in this small town along the Ohio River: $2.5 trillion in IOUs from the federal government, payable to the Social Security Administration. It’s time to start cashing them in.

Social Security Administration’s most convenient office is online (Tri-County Citizen)

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:29 GMT

By J.T. Holmes, District Manager Saginaw Social Security Office You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that times are tough for many people right now. The past year has seen a recession-driven increase in applications for Social Security retirement and disability benefit applications. These increases translate into busier offices and telephone lines. read more