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Beneficiaries of pension schemes to get ₹1,200, announces Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu

Beneficiaries of social security pension schemes implemented by various departments of the Tamil Nadu government will get ₹1,200 instead of ₹1,000 per month, said Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu.

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Rajasthan Assembly passes Bills on minimum income, higher punishment for paper leaks

Rajasthan becomes 1st & only State to guarantee social security. Assembly passes Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill & Amendment Bill for life imprisonment for leaking question papers. Bill provides 125 days of employment & min pension of ₹1,000/month to elderly, specially abled & widows.

The Hindu

FBI wrongly searched for US senator and state senator in Section 702 spy data, court says

A newly released court opinion says FBI employees wrongly searched foreign surveillance data for the last names of a U.S. senator and a state senator

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3% Social Security COLA Predicted for 2024

In 2023, Social Security benefits got an 8.7% COLA, the largest cost-of-living adjustment since 1981. However, a 3% COLA is predicted for 2024.

Kiplinger

How Does Your Magic Number for Retirement Compare to Others’?

Americans this year expect to need more to retire comfortably than they thought they’d need last year. Here are four questions to get you thinking about what you’ll need.

Kiplinger

Over two years into its constitution, Social Security Board in need of boost

TSSB, constituted in Mar '21, has met thrice in 2.5 yrs, prompting members to express concerns. It comprises 28 members & is tasked with making policy recommendations to benefit unorganised workers. Data suggests 1 cr unorganised workers in Telangana, incl. 1 lakh motor transport & 11 lakh auto drivers. Gig…

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Telangana Gig workers demand better working conditions

In Hyderabad, a coalition of orgs. working for unorganised sector workers demanded a social security board, implementation of Street Vendors Act 2014 and creation of street vending zones. TGPWU called for a tripartite social security board, job security and physical safety. NASVI highlighted the need for resurvey of street vendors…

The Hindu

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Retirement Is a Journey: Do You Have the Map?

You most likely wouldn’t hit the road for vacation without having a plan, and retirement is a lot like vacation, so … here’s where to start.

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How Marc Molinaro went from teenage mayor to key vote in Congress

WASHINGTON -- Like a lot of other members of Congress, Rep. Marc Molinaro got his start running for a local office. But unlike most, he had to get his mother’s permission first.

Tribune News Service

The federal deficit nearly tripled, raising concern about the country's finances

The federal government's budget gap widened significantly in the first nine months of the fiscal year, as tax receipts slumped and spending increased.

WEKU

How Marc Molinaro went from teenage mayor to key vote in Congress

The freshman Republican won a tight race in New York, which means he has some juice in the House GOP — and a tough reelection coming up.

Roll Call

Graves-led push on Social Security benefits gains traction - Roll Call

Nearly two-thirds of the House has signed onto a bill that would boost Social Security for public-sector workers with government pensions.

Roll Call

Pennsylvania Property Tax Rebate Could Give You $1,500: Don't Miss the Deadline

Property tax relief payments are rolling out to eligible Pennsylvania homeowners and renters. Do you know how to check your rebate status?

Kiplinger

Aboriginal man loses bid to access pension early due to shorter life expectancy

Federal court rules Wakka Wakka man did not demonstrate any lesser enjoyment of right to social security

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Medicare vs. Medicaid: What is the difference between these two health programs?

What to know to access the right one for your own, or a loved one’s needs.

The Hindu

‘Single-engine’ government is working efficiently in Rajasthan, says CM Ashok Gehlot

Laying emphasis on the social security model adopted by the Congress regime, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on July 11 said the “single-engine” government in the State was working more efficiently than the BJP’s “double-engine” governments elsewhere, which had failed to work for people’s welfare.

Bangkok Post

Social Security Fund dips by B17.6bn

In 2022, the Social Security Fund (SSF) declined by more than 17.6 billion baht, the first drop in five years, as a result of decreased market capitalisation (mark to market) and reduced contributions to alleviate the financial burden of subscribers during the pandemic, says a Finance Ministry source who requested…

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California improving prisoner healthcare

The improvements "should help shut the revolving door between homelessness and incarceration"

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Let’s be clear. Robodebt was ended by welfare recipients with their suffering

After the shameful revelations from the royal commission, we have to change the way we talk about social security

Tribune News Service

California promises better care for thousands of inmates as they leave prison

California has agreed to improve health care for newly released prison inmates who are disabled, including through a series of measures that advocates say will help almost everyone trying to make the transition from incarceration.

The Conversation

Victims now know they were right about robodebt all along. Let the royal commission change the way we talk about welfare

The long-awaited robodebt royal commission report landed today, making searing adverse findings against both politicians and bureaucrats.

Kiplinger

Ticket to Work Program: What Is It and How Does It Work?

This Social Security Administration program is underused and underpromoted, yet hundreds of thousands of American workers could access its benefits.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: We don’t have 10 years to think about our Social Security insolvency problem

It has been nearly 40 years since Congress was able to find common ground on the future of Social Security. While millions of people depend on the system as a lifeline, politicians have done little to slow the erosion of the program’s finances.

Tribune News Service

Missouri Gov. Parson vetoes bill enabling more compensation to wrongfully convicted

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday evening vetoed a sweeping public safety bill that would have allowed more people who were wrongfully convicted to receive compensation from the state.

The Conversation

The Robodebt royal commission will tell us who's to blame, but that's just the start

Today will be a moment of truth for hundreds of thousands of Australians and for what the federal court has condemned as a “shameful chapter” in Australian public administration.

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