Time to fix Social Security and Medicare now
The trustees warned that the OASIS trust fund may be depleted by 2035 and Medicare's hospital fund lasts until 2028. Procrastination threatens benefits for nearly 70 million Americans, with Floridians relying on Social Security and rising taxes needed to cover gaps. The piece argues for lasting reforms beyond political expediency, noting Senate dynamics and proposed Democratic funding ideas.
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Stand By Me Reflections On Friendship And Fatherhood
Gazette columnist Rini Jeffers writes a reflective piece on lifelong friendship and the rite of watching a friend say goodbye to his firstborn as the author recalls his own youth in 1950s Maine and the enduring ties formed on a bus ride to school. The column weaves memories of Lake Erie, shared drives, and the cost of loyalty with a Father’s Day wish for peace.
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Leaving Afghans behind after U S exit and SIV delays
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin argues the United States failed Afghan SIV applicants after Kabul departure. She notes tens of thousands remain under Taliban threat while Ukrainian refugees get rapid admission. Rubin cites slow processing, limited humanitarian parole, and calls for White House action and faster visa handling.
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