Trustees warn Social Security and Medicare near unsustainable path
The report warns both programs face long term funding gaps with 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 daily and disability trust funds depleting by 2016. It notes Social Security could cover about 75 percent of benefits and Medicare 87 percent if funds run out, urging timely policy action.
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Obama
White House
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Social Security Report
Congress
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Lahous
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Reischauer
HHS
Sebelius
Senate Finance Committee
Utah
Orrin Hatch
Hatch
AARP
Corbett seeks exemption to keep kids in CHIP switch
Gov. Tom Corbett asks federal officials for an exemption to prevent about 70,000 Pennsylvania children from moving from CHIP to Medicaid under the 2010 federal health care law. Critics say moving to Medicaid improves coverage and access to doctors, while Corbett argues limits and costs.
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Pennsylvania
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U.S. Health and Human Services
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Community Legal Services of
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Blue Cross
Weishaupt
Community Legal Services
Ex-general aides Hagel on Middle East talks and Afghan troop plans
The excerpt portrays ex-general advising Defence Secretary Hagel on a potential troop reduction in Afghanistan and suggests Obama may soon announce troop numbers. It notes the need to deter Taliban claims of full U.S. withdrawal, while acknowledging corruption and fragile Pakistan cooperation impacting reconciliation and aid.
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Congress
Ashington
al-Qaida
United States
Soldier Michael Cable Remembered By Family In Owensboro
The Owensboro community honors Sgt. Michael Cable 26, who died March 27, 2013, in Afghanistan. Family shared grief and gratitude as locals rally to support them, calling him a hero and friend who cared for others. Memorials reflect on his bravery and impact, with neighbors and relatives describing his loving messages and steadfast presence.
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Owensboro
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Mitchell says Penn State acting in good faith
The independent monitor George Mitchell reports Penn State is advancing reforms under the athletics integrity agreement. He cites appointments of an athletics integrity officer and an ethics and compliance director, governance reforms, and full cooperation from officials as proof of ongoing good faith efforts amid NCAA sanctions and a pending lawsuit challenging the penalties.
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Sen
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Sports Illustrated
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O’brien
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