No COLA for Social Security in 2016 hits seniors hard
The Social Security Administration announced no cost of living adjustment for 2016, as inflation fell. About 17 million Medicare beneficiaries could see a 52% rise in Part B premiums and deductibles, compounding budget talks with Congress. States may seek $2 billion to cover Medicaid premium costs for dual eligibles.
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Hastert to plead guilty in hush money case
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert plans to plead guilty to charges alleging he lied to the FBI about paying hush money to a person he harmed years earlier. The case centers on concealment of misconduct and financial arrangements connected to the past abuse allegations.
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USA TODAY Local Edition Intro Card
This is a brief informational note indicating USA TODAY edition access both in print and online. It mentions an expanded edition available at newsstands or by subscription and directs readers to usatoday.com for additional sports coverage at sports.usatoday.com.
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Sun Sets on Parks Program in USA
A brief wire-service style note reports the parks program in the United States moving toward closure or reduction. Officials and researchers are cited as evaluating impacts on recreation, conservation efforts, and local communities amid ongoing funding debates.
5 500 Troops to Stay in Afghanistan Through 2016
A timeline of U S military positions shows Barack Obama and later leaders debating troops in Afghanistan. From Aug 2007 proposals to deploy more, to Dec 2009 calling for 30 000 more, to Oct 2015 maintaining 9 800 troops and 5 500 at bases through 2016 amid broader Afghanistan and Iraq security shifts.
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US Airways Final Flight Marks End of Era
US Airways carries out its last flight Friday flight 1939 from San Francisco to Philadelphia signaling the carrier’s name fade as merger with American nears completion. The A321 will then serve Charlotte and Phoenix before returning to San Francisco and Pennsylvania, with American marking the day with a gate side celebration.
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Jeb Bush fundraising dips after early surge
Jeb Bush raised 13.38 million over the summer, slowing from his June kickoff. Ben Carson led with 20.2 million as Cruz, Rubio and others entered October with larger cash reserves. Bush warned supporters of volatile race conditions as Trump and Carson press ahead.
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