Social Security benefits set for 3.5 percent January rise
About 55 million beneficiaries will see a 3.5 percent lift in January as the annual COLA is announced. The increase raises monthly checks by roughly 38 dollars to 1,082 dollars on average, though higher Medicare Part B premiums may offset gains.
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Postal rate hike to add one cent in 2012
The U S Postal Service announced a January 22, 2012 rate increase including a 1 cent rise to 45 cents for first class mail. The agency cites ongoing losses and recession driven mail decline, with the PRC previously denying a rate hike.
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Release of Gilad Shalit marks major prisoner swap
Hamas freed hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit who returned home after over five years in captivity. Crowds celebrated in Gaza and Israel while critics warned the deal may embolden Hamas and hinder peace prospects.
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ICE reports record 400000 deportations in fiscal year
U S Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton announced nearly 396,906 removals in the year ending September, the most in agency history. About 55 percent had felony or misdemeanor convictions, with homicide and sexual offenses among the cases, underscoring immigration policy debate.
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Libyan Rebels Near Victory in Sirte as Gadhafi Holdouts Tense
Revolutionary forces push into Sirte from the east and seize a vegetable market as Gadhafi loyalists are surrounded in a two block pocket. Abdul-Hadi Ali says the battle is nearly over and plans to return to Benghazi. Clinton pledges new aid and says the United States hopes Gadhafi is captured or killed soon.
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