Unemployment Jump Hits Bush Five Months Before Vote
The May jobless rate rose to 7.5 percent from 7.2 percent, the highest in eight years, amid Bush's rosy economic talk. Analysts and rivals say timing hurts his campaign as Clinton seeks to capitalize. Ross Perot could alter the dynamic if he enters the race.
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Calls to raise Social Security earnings limit for older workers
Horace B. Deets of the American Association of Retired Persons argues for higher earnings limits to prevent losing benefits for 65 to 69 year olds who must work. The House approved a plan raising the limit to 12 000 in 1993, targeting moderate and middle income retirees relying on Social Security as main retirement income.
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Tazewell Agencies Face Budget Cuts Amid Contingency Increase
Trish Jackson argues at the budget hearing that 13 agencies lost funding in 1992-93, 10 of them youth and people-serving groups. She cites a $4,000 need to keep the Office on Youth open, which would unlock $42,000 in matching state funds and support prenatal, disability, and youth programs, urging citizens to value people over funds.
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