Medicare and Social Security insolvent dates extended
Trustees say stronger economy pushes Medicare trust fund solvency to 2023 and Social Security to 2037, marking the third straight year of life extensions. Clinton administration touts credit, while Republicans urge long term reform after previous extensions.
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Iowa Senators Comment on Social Security and Medicare Outlook
Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin notes third straight year of extending life spans for key retirement programs calling it a good shot in the arm though not a victory lap. Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley says a strong economy helps but cannot fully handle the coming demographic shift in retirement pressures.
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Modesty and parenting clash over prom fashion now
Jacquelyn Mitchard reflects on how prom dress trends reveal parental limits and the challenge of guiding teens. She argues parents must enforce modesty at home, even as daughters push for independence, noting the pressure from fashion and peers. The piece notes the discomfort of setting boundaries and the potential parental backlash.
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Justice Dept approves Hearst sale of San Francisco Chronicle
The Justice Department approved Hearst Corp to buy the Chronicle while Hearst will sell the Examiner to ExIn LLC. The move ends a 35 year joint operating agreement and shifts control of the city’s dominant papers. Closing is set for Friday with four months of transition and independent operation afterward.
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Justice Department
Francisco Chronicle
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Hearst
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Clint Reilly
San Francisco
Reilly
ExIn LLC
Ted Fang
Mount Usu eruption prompts large-scale evacuation in Hokkaido
Mount Usu on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido erupts spewing ash and rock after days of seismic activity. Authorities evacuated about 11 000 residents from Sobetsu Abuta and surrounding areas as fissures widen and roads crack, threatening mudslides amid ongoing quakes.
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FBI documents scattered as twister hits Fort Worth
FBI agents comb through paper strewn across the pavement after tornadoes struck Fort Worth. Spokeswoman Lori Bailey says it is unclear if any sensitive files were lost and the building will be razed, with an FBI inventory to confirm missing confidential papers.
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Fort Worth
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling program
The Gazette announces sustainable practices by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or at the nearest recycling location. The paper lists contact and mailing details for subscriptions and post office matters.
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Rapids
Iowa
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