Quirk In Federal Law Boosts Pensions By Millions
The GAO says a biannual cost of living adjustment allows some retirees to gain extra millions in pensions. Next year’s retirees could cost up to 800 million over 40 years, with 92 000 expected to retire and an average 700 dollar monthly pension, prompting calls to limit increases to months actually retired.
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Notrump Defense Dictates Early Diamond Cashing
East leads a diamond and South should duck East's jack to avoid giving West a clean diamond entry. Declarer gains by delaying heart or club attacks until the diamond suit is established, guaranteeing ten tricks if South wins the first trick. South’s choice risks trouble depending on future plays.
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