Social Security COLA on track for January raise
The 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment will boost benefits by about $19 a month for millions on Social Security, reflecting modest inflation this past year. The measure, a 1975 automatic adjustment, faces criticism from those who say rising medical costs remain underserved.
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Spying backlash threatens vast EU US trade pact
European officials demand stronger privacy controls and possible suspension of the Safe Harbor data pact as revelations of U S surveillance strain trust in trans Atlantic negotiations. The dispute jeopardizes tens of billions in yearly business and a future free trade deal worth hundreds of billions in GDP. European leaders press for EU citizens data rights and access to sue U S companies in U S courts, while warning that U S legal protections are insufficient.
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Obama takes full responsibility for fixing health website
President Obama said he takes full responsibility for fixing HealthCare.gov amid new security concerns from a government memo. Kathleen Sebelius apologized on Capitol Hill as the memo described incomplete testing and a temporary security certificate issued days before launch, with a six month mitigation plan for ongoing monitoring and testing.
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Israel approves 1500 West Bank and East Jerusalem homes
Israel announces plans to build more than 1500 new homes in Ramat Shlomo and other West Bank settlements, triggering Palestinian and U N condemnation. The move follows the release of 26 Palestinian prisoners and is criticized as undermining U S backed peace talks.
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