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Rep. Arrington gets Steering Committee nod for House Budget gavel - Roll Call

Texas GOP Rep. Jodey C. Arrington is poised to become the next House Budget chair, after the Republican Steering Committee recommended him.

Roll Call

McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit

WASHINGTON — The deal between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his conservative detractors lays a foundation for the massive spending cuts that some want, but also sets up a daunting challenge for GOP lawmakers who want to keep the government functioning after winning control of the House.

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McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit - Roll Call

The House Republican deal lays a foundation for the spending cuts that some want, but also a challenge to keep the government functioning.

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People on PIP moving to new Adult Disability Payment this year may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the change to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically end.

Daily Record

Will Bunch: Exhuming McCarthy: How minority rule could implode US democracy in 2023

In the end, he couldn’t even get 218 votes, a simple majority. The GOP’s Kevin McCarthy gained the House speakership in the dead of night early Saturday, but the last winner of a 15-rounder who emerged this battered and bloody was Muhammad Ali, who told reporters after 1975′s “Thrilla in…

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‘Let’s fight now’ over debt ceiling, House GOP lawmaker says

WASHINGTON — A conservative Republican at the center of the tortured effort to elect House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he’d welcome a hard-fought battle over the U.S. debt ceiling, but said both parties should start negotiating terms for the increase now so it doesn’t go down to the wire.

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‘Let’s fight now’ over debt ceiling, House GOP lawmaker says

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Scottish Government urges people to check for unclaimed money to help with cost of living

There are 12 benefits and payments currently available from Social Security Scotland.

Daily Record

Speaker battle could spark Medicare cuts

Some Republicans say threat of government shutdown is "non-negotiable"

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Michael Hiltzik: The omnibus bill will help you save for retirement, though Wall Street will get its cut

The average American's path to retirement security has long been a steep uphill climb. The omnibus spending bill President Biden signed on Dec. 29 will make the journey easier.

Los Angeles Times

New PIP-style benefit claims processing time is less than 60 days with more people awarded enhanced rates

People aged between 55-64 made up 25% of new applications for Adult Disability Payment last year.

Daily Record

Conor Sen: The January inflation bump Americans should welcome

Inflation was the bogeyman of 2022. Here at the dawn of 2023, the big question for the U.S. economy is whether or not — and when — we'll dip into a recession this year. In that respect, the bogeyman could become more of a friend.

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Teresa Ghilarducci: 500 reasons to eliminate the income cap for Social Security taxes

In the first few days of 2023, at least 500 US workers will likely have already paid their Social Security taxes for the year.

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New payment for unpaid carers due to launch in Scotland at end of this year

A full rollout of the new devolved payment is planned for Spring 2024.

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Time for Scottish Government to clear benefits backlog

The huge delays for benefit applications to be processed must be sorted now, says Record View.

Daily Record

Full list of 13 benefits and payments only available to people in Scotland this year

Make sure you start 2023 by claiming all the financial support you are entitled to.

Daily Record

Payment details for Universal Credit and other benefits due on or after bank holidays this week

Payments due up until Friday, January 6 may be affected.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP may include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Adult Disability Payment has now replaced PIP for new claimants living in Scotland.

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Carer’s Allowance to start being replaced by new payment at end of 2023

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin in Spring 2024.

Daily Record

New disability benefit may be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every four weeks

The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.

Bangkok Post

Workers still plead for rights

Education, labour and employment-related problems remained challenging this year for all stakeholders to tackle.

Daily Record

Face-to-face support for benefit applications available in every local council area across Scotland

Telephone and video call appointments to help with benefit claims are also available.

Daily Record

Changes to Scottish benefit payments due to be made in first week of new year

Payments due up until Friday, January 6 may be affected by bank holidays next week.

Bangkok Post

Dental coverage gripes 'lack bite': SSO

Social Security Office (SSO) on Sunday said about 2 million subscribers are satisfied with the current cost of coverage despite the rate having been criticised recently.

Daily Record

People on PIP moving to new disability payment this year may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the change to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically end.

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