Blessing And Burden Of New Social Security Bill
Washington AP reports the Social Security bill, expected to pass this week, raises taxes starting Jan 1 for 19 million older Americans and 76 million younger earners. The plan expands pensions, healthcare options, and survivor benefits, with tax base rising from 4800 to 6600 dollars, and gradual increases through 1987, potentially easing private insurance costs while raising overall wage-tax burden.
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Swedes protest new doubledecker buses in Stockholm
Stocksholm riders voice discontent as the city introduces doubledeck buses to route services. Critics say the top seats are unused on short trips and the design inconveniences passengers as the scheme rolls out with 74 seats per bus and plans for more units. Local observers compare to Dublin Edinburgh and Hong Kong noting mixed reactions.
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