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Houston-area development has become a right-wing lightning rod on immigration

After conservative media portrayed the Colony Ridge development north of Houston as a haven for illegal immigrants, Gov. Greg Abbott said the upcoming special legislative session will look into the issue.

The Texas Tribune

Declared dead but very much alive: Missouri woman tells of ‘nightmare’ ordeal

Madeline-Michelle Carthen was added to a death master file by SSA ‘in error’ but to this day she cannot revive herself

The Guardian - US

What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained

With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely days ahead of this weekend's deadline

The Independent UK

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Welfare Cuts Are Inevitable Because Congress Won't Touch Social Security

Until Congress is willing to acknowledge that it makes no sense to send monthly checks to wealthy seniors, everything else will be on the chopping block.

Reason

The US government declared her dead. 16 years later, she’s still trying to prove she’s alive

‘I don’t care what A.I. says or software says, but I’m alive,’ Madeline-Michelle Carthen said, ‘But it’s hard to prove that’

The Independent UK

Amazon Gets Sued Bigly

Plus: Trump commits fraud, a hacker house cooks steak, progressive movements can't stop failing, and more...

Reason

What will this government shutdown shut down? Social Security and the IRS keep going; SBA loans and some food and safety inspections do not

The U.S. is moving toward a government shutdown. House and Senate appropriators are divided on spending levels, policy riders and additional items, such as support for Ukraine.

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Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies to hold workshop on fisheries development

State-level seminar on fisheries development to be held at Kufos in Kerala on Saturday. to be inaugurated by Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian, presided by Kufos Vice-Chancellor T. Pradeepkumar, and chief guest Bishop James Anaparambil. Aim to identify problems afflicting fisheries sector and suggest solutions. Stakeholders to discuss ocean fisheries,…

The Hindu

How Medicare Is Affected by a Government Shutdown

A look at how Medicare is affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related health care.

Kiplinger

Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordeal

Across the country, federal workers still stung by memories of past government shutdowns are bracing for the possibility of another extended closure

The Independent UK

How Social Security Is Affected by a Government Shutdown

Will your Social Security check be derailed or delayed by a government shutdown? What services might be paused? We've got answers.

Kiplinger

Who is eligible for Medicare?

The federal health insurance for people 65 and older, as well as some individuals under 65 with disabilities or specific conditions.

Fortune

Five key changes to welfare and work rules in Labor’s employment white paper

Pensioners and jobseekers will be able to work more without losing payments, while Tafe and apprenticeships will get a funding boost in Working Future reforms

The Guardian - AU

ESIC, Labour Ministry not fully prepared to provide extended coverage under the Code on Social Security: Parliamentary panel

Parliamentary panel urges government to monitor ESIC activities to ensure social security benefits reach more workers. Recommends revising wage limit, setting up expert committee, filling vacancies in hospitals, and investing in ETFs to expand ESIC.

The Hindu

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The Guardian - UK

Why a Belgian insurer studies the impact of air pollution on health

Mutualités Libres says improving air quality ensures sustainability of the social security system

The Hindu

Regular jobs increased, but unemployment still a concern: report

India's regular wage jobs increased from 2004-2019, with 6% providing social security. Caste-based segregation decreased, and gender-based earnings disparities reduced. Post-COVID, unemployment rate was lower than pre-COVID, but higher for graduates under 25. Self-employment earnings decreased, but still 85% of pre-COVID levels.

Reason

Congress Is Still Using 'Emergency Spending' on Non-Emergencies

Since Congress won't cut spending, an independent commission may be the only way to rein in the debt.

The National (Scotland)

SNP slam Labour shadow cabinet member for 'mirroring Tory policy' on benefits

THE SNP have insisted Labour’s new work and pensions secretary must clarify the party’s position on “cruel” Tory social security policies…

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Fortune

Millennials and Gen Zers find living in baby boomers’ world untenable

The youngest working generations worry boomers will impact their financial future.

The Texas Tribune

Taxes, state parks, infrastructure: Texans will decide 14 constitutional amendments today

Texans are being asked to cut property taxes, create a new fund for water infrastructure and give child-care facilities a tax exemption among other propositions. Here’s a breakdown of each constitutional amendment and what you need to know to vote.

The Hindu

CAG flags shortcomings in social security pension distribution

CAG report finds shortcomings in disbursement of social security pensions in Kerala, especially DTH mode via PACS. Report notes lack of automated beneficiary-wise acknowledgement, irregular transfer of funds to deceased, disbursement to ineligible persons & IT system not effective.

Reason

Don't Let the Government-Shutdown Charade Distract You From the Debt Crisis

America’s biggest fiscal challenge lies in the unchecked growth of federal health care and old-age entitlement programs.

The Hindu

Stress laid on literary and cultural exchanges to ensure social security

At Wayanad Muslim Orphanage College, Muttil, an international multilingual seminar, 'Langcon', concluded, stressing the need for linguistic, literary, and cultural exchanges to ensure social security. Prof. Liakathali, Govt. College Mokeri, said language exchange leads to multiculturalism and cultural syncretism, and has played a significant role in culture's growth.

Salon

New SNAP rules cause further suffering

"Some 16.5 million Americans over age 65 . . . are living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level"

Roll Call

Arrington sets House budget resolution markup next week - Roll Call

The House Budget panel plans to mark up a fiscal 2024 budget resolution Sept. 20, ending months of skepticism about whether it would happen.

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