Senate approves immigration bill amid House uncertainty
The Senate passed historic immigration legislation by a 68-32 vote, offering a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented migrants and pledging stronger border security. President Obama urged House action as Republicans worry over political backlash and possible changes. The measure, drafted by the Gang of Eight, elicits mixed reactions amid a looming House battle. Mortgage rates rise to 4.46 percent, highest in two years, as Fed signals slower bond purchases and economic uncertainty grows.
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Judges push approval of disability claims by Social Security
Washington hearings reveal that Social Security aims to reduce disability claim backlogs by pushing judges to award benefits to some applicants who may not deserve them. Current and former judges testified that ad hoc incentives and backlog pressures influence final decisions amid a 44 percent rise in recipients over the past decade.
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