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Chip cards push to replace magnetic stripes across U S cards
The Chicago Tribune notes the rise of EMV chip embedded cards in the United States, with October liability shifts for nonchip systems and 70 percent of cards to be chip embedded by end of 2015. Travelers face PIN requirements abroad and retailers weigh fraud risk versus rollout costs.
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Health care reform boosts middle class in Obamacare era
The Affordable Care Act is praised for redistributing health benefits from higher earners to the middle class. Brookings estimates show bottom quintile income up at least 6 percent while top three quarters see smaller losses. Subsidies extend to 400 percent of poverty, and reforms curb rising costs, offer peace of mind, and reduce job lock, enabling more people to start businesses and pursue better pay through healthier, steadier work.
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Salvation Army begs local support for holiday aid in Lawrence County
The Salvation Army appeals to Lawrence County residents and groups to donate coats toys and funds. Local businesses such as Pizza Joe's Tic Toc Markets Wendy's Last Minute Mart and others host Red Kettles while Marine Corps League Lions Clubs and Rotary volunteers ring bells. Contact (724) 652-7921 to volunteer or donate. organizer notes growing need after four years of service in New Castle.
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Oil price drop seen as boon despite press grump
The piece argues falling oil prices strengthen the U S economy and energy independence. It cites U S production near nine million barrels daily and IEA forecasts a further rise, noting cheaper gasoline, higher GDP revisions, and record corporate profits while criticizing political blame and proposing pro growth policies.
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