DOGE eyeing Social Security Administration, some worried about impacts
As the Department of government efficiency— or DOGE— continues to make cuts across many federal agencies, some people worry ...
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New York Senator Schumer speaks on Social Security benefit cuts
NEW YORK (WBNG) -- New York Senator Chuck Schumer took to the floor Thursday morning, criticizing Elon Musk and DOGE’s ...
State Board of Education approves social studies standards, adding 2020 election 'discrepancies'
The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved new social studies standards during its February meeting, but those standards included some quiet changes from the first draft.
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IRS swaps its chief counsel for a lawyer friendly with DOGE, AP sources say
The Internal Revenue Service’s acting chief counsel, William Paul, has been removed from his role at the agency and replaced ...
Schumer says he will vote to advance GOP spending bill, lowering threat of shutdown
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced on the Senate floor Thursday that he plans to vote to advance a House-passed six-month government funding bill, despite the strong ...
These 3 Questions Will Help You Decide When to Claim Social Security
As your retirement gets closer, you might have to make some tough decisions, such as whether to downsize your home or whether to relocate to a warmer or cheaper part of the country. Another tough ...
Social Security, Medicare Bill Would Speed Up Benefits for Cancer Patients
Current law mandates patients with metastatic breast cancer must wait five months before earning any SSDI benefits.
What’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday’s deadline
Facing intense pressure over the threat of a shutdown in less than two days, lawmakers are racing to push through a ...
10,000 Social Security Administration workers could accept buyout offer, former commissioner says
Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if the federal government shuts down?
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming ...
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5 Things to Know About the Gabriel Money Secured Card
The Gabriel Money Secured Card and its companion app are designed to help young adult Latinos in the U.S. build credit.
‘You will do whatever Elon Musk and Donald Trump tell you to do.’ Conn. congressman blasts Republicans at hearing.
Where’s the independence of the committee? Where’s the Legislature? We’re an equal branch of government," Larson said.