Social Security and Medicare face long term funding strains
The annual trustees report flags sooner than expected deficits for Social Security and Medicare with Social Security exhausting trust fund resources by 2041 and Medicare by 2020. The breakeven point where payouts exceed tax revenue shifts earlier to 2017 for Social Security and 2004 for Medicare. Analysts see small date changes this year, amid election year constraints and low approval ratings for President Bush.
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Medicare plans may fail snowbirds traveling regions
Retirees who split time between states face choosing a Medicare drug plan that travels with them. With a May 15 deadline, officials urge snowbirds and sunbirds to pick national coverage to avoid costly gaps. In Florida and Ohio cases, travelers worry about 90 day prescription limits and unknown portability, while advocates push counselors and hotlines to clarify options. There were about 818000 snowbirds in Florida winters and 340000 sunbirds summers in 2005, demographics show.
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Spray vaccine beats shots for young children in study
A large comparison found nasal FluMist vaccine 55 percent more effective than traditional shots in children under five. The study, to be presented at a child health meeting, involved about 8000 youngsters and noted a safety concern with asthma-like wheezing in some 6 month to 2 year olds.
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Becker's Bridge North dealer reveal in next edition
In this deal, Becker's Bridge North dealer presents a hand with North holding Q J 5 2. With vulnerable sides and the auction not specified, the details suggest a focus on location and the high card strength in the north hand for the ensuing play.
Famous Hand in Argentina 1958 Bridge Duel
South player B Jay Becker recalls a dramatic four spade contract in the Argentina match of 1958. West doubled after East's two hearts, four spades declared, East doubled, and a pivotal defense choice led to four spades making. The other table saw Tobais Stone defend differently, with misplayed tricks and a different outcome. The column notes tomorrow’s feature lost in the twilight zone and ends with Sudoku notes.
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