Strong U S economy extends life of retirement programs
The Social Security and Medicare trustees report stronger growth extends solvency estimates, delaying shortfalls projected for 2015 in Medicare and 2034 for Social Security. Analysts warn that delay raises later, harsher reforms and highlight life expectancy as a key risk to long term funding.
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Census seeks Navajo help on Indian population count
The Census Bureau faces challenges counting American Indians, with Navajo areas showing undercount due to customs and governance concerns. Tribal leaders advocate hiring Navajo enumerators and using maps created by Navajo chapters to improve accuracy.
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Air Force Links Agent Orange to Diabetes
The Air Force reports the strongest evidence yet that Agent Orange exposure is linked to diabetes, potentially boosting Vietnam veterans' compensation. The connection is statistically shown so far and not yet biologically proven. The National Academy of Sciences reviews the study for the Department of Veterans Affairs, which will decide on presumptive disease status.
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White House Worker Accused of Perjury by GOP Panel
Rep Dan Burton said he will file a criminal referral accusing White House employee Daniel Barry of perjury over a July federal court declaration in the missing White House emails case. Burton alleges lawyers from the White House and Justice Department aided Barry in presenting a misleading affidavit.
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U N Security Council to visit Helms committee
U N Security Council to visit, marking an unprecedented outreach to a key US critic. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke says no ground work planned for today’s Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting chaired by Sen. Jesse Helms, with Sen. Biden cautious yet hopeful. The council had previously met Helms in January, who addressed them in person.
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Senators seek broader tweaks to end marriage penalty
The Senate Finance Committee moved to consider marriage penalty reform with GOP tweaks adding about 10 billion to 10 year costs. Proposals include widening the 28 percent rate bracket for married couples and raising the earned income credit threshold by 2,500 dollars, while Democrats pushed a Moynihan plan offering a choice to file as single or married with about 150 billion in 10 year costs.
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Correction: Auburn Schine Theater on National Register
Herald-Journal corrects coverage about Auburn Schine Theater ownership and sale history. Pentagon Realty bought in 1979, demolition papers were issued to Wegmans in 1894, Wegmans halted options, Cayuga County Arts Council bought from Pentagon in 1998. Todd Gaglianese commented on the arts council ownership.
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East Side Initiative plans for Syracuse neighborhood improvement
The East Side Initiative, a partnership of community groups on Syracuse's East Side, develops plans to improve neighborhoods. The coalition aims to coordinate services, attract investment, and address safety, housing, and economic opportunities for residents.
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