Public health costs and Medicare funding looming crisis
Trustees warn Medicare may exhaust funds by 2024 and Social Security by 2036, shrinking benefit payouts and threatening baby boomers. A Sun Life survey shows only 8 percent understand retirement health costs, with couples needing about 230000 for medical expenses beyond dental and long term care.
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Lawmakers and federal officials contact details
A compilation of U S representatives and senators with Midland Odessa Lubbock and San Antonio ties. It lists office addresses in Washington D C and Texas, phone numbers and email links for Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco Sen John Cornyn Sen Kay Hutchison Rep Tryon Lewis Rep Tom Craddick Sen Kel Seliger Sen Carlos Uresti and state offices for Tryon Lewis and Tom Craddick with Austin and district details.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House.gov
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Canhon House
Washington, D.C
Randy.house.gov
Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Senate
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th Street
Austin
P.O
Tryon.lewis
House
State
Tom Craddick
Capitol
Senatestate
Carlos Uresti
P.O. Box
Senate.statex
Let Peace Begin With Me Publisher Statement
A publisher with a 1988 Pulitzer Prize titled piece proclaims that peace starts with self control and freedom. The statement asserts freedom as a gift from God, not political favor, and aligns it with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
McDonald’s foes miss the point on obesity debate
Stephen Chapman argues critics target McDonald’s branding and free choice, not the meals themselves. He notes ads blaming Ronald McDonald backfire, cites growth numbers and markets, and says health ranks and consumer autonomy counter campaign calls to curb fast food.
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Obamavision not proven by Liu nomination clash
Bill Wilson argues that Barack Obama’s judicial philosophy would shift federal courts toward welfare rights and redistribution, urging Senate Republicans to block Goodwin Liu’s confirmation for the Ninth Circuit. He warns Liu would undermine limited government and separation of powers, urging rejection and noting public input welcome.
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