Dozens charged in Medicare scam nationwide operation
Federal prosecutors charged 73 people in a sprawling Medicare fraud scheme tied to phantom clinics and a crime boss. The operation spanned New York, Los Angeles, and raids in New Mexico, Georgia, and Ohio, with $163 million sought to be siphoned.
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Social Security benefits stay frozen for 2011
Seniors face no increase in Social Security benefits for 2011 as the COLA remains paused. Analysts note the 2009 surge masked inflation but emphasize that current inflation remains below 2008 levels. With average benefits around $1072 monthly, stimulus payments provided extra relief in prior years.
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Brookings Institution
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Barack Obama
Chile miners rescued after 69 days in San Jose mine
The last miner, foreman Luis Urzua, was lifted from the San Jose mine in Chile after a 22 hour ascent in Phoenix capsule. He and 32 others emerged to cheers, with President Pinera leading the crowd in song and hugs as the nation celebrated a dramatic, globally watched rescue.
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Obama weighs appeal after DOD don’t ask don’t tell ruling
The White House considers a quick appeal to a California federal judge's order halting enforcement of the 1993 don’t ask don’t tell policy. Pentagon leaders warn of enormous consequences for troops if the ruling stands while defense officials await congressional action and a Pentagon study.
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Poll shows students cooling on Obama in midterm shadow
An Associated Press poll finds college students' approval at 44 percent with 27 percent unhappy, a drop from 60 percent in May 2009. The shift signals broader concerns over the economy, wars, and campaign promises as Democrats seek to rally young voters before the November elections.
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