Notch Babies Face Hearing on Social Security Gap
Lawmakers hear calls for relief for notch recipients who get up to 150 dollars less monthly than others with similar work history. GAO reports cite a 39 billion dollar reserve and debate over COLA reforms. Public comments invited with two weeks to respond.
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New U S Policy Expands Warship Protections for Neutral Shipping
Capitol Hill sources say the policy gives local commanders more leeway to protect neutral merchant ships at risk from Iranian attacks. It applies to ships flying the American flag in door-to-door convoy protection, not foreign-flag vessels. Timing remains undecided amid talks with Congress and allies, with some urging quick action.
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Top Soviets appear together after power struggle
In Moscow Gorbachev and ideologue Yegor Ligachev appeared together at Lenin’s birthday event amid reports of a purge. A government spokesman denied Ligachev’s demotion as Western analysts noted the display could signal a stabilizing elite balance.
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Gorbachev Attacks Reagan Sermons After Moscow Meeting
Gorbachev, after a half hour news conference following a three hour Kremlin session with Shultz, criticized Reagan for sermons and pressuring Moscow. Officials say arms talks progress slowed with May to June summit in doubt while both sides seek a spirit of mutual realism.
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