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Retirees’ 25% Pension Secure with $5.2 Million Fast-Tracked Bill in CNMI Legislature

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands – The House of Representatives in the Northern Mariana Islands moved swiftly on Thursday to pass a bill allocating $5.2 million from the Commonwealth Economic Development Authority to cover 25% of government retirees’ pensions. The legislation, known as House Bill 23-104, House Draft 1, received unanimous support from the 14 House members present, with plans for it to be taken up by the Senate. Representative Blas Jonathan T. Attao introduced the …

Tax-Free Social Security Benefits Bill Proposed in New Legislation

Washington, D.C. – A newly proposed bill is aiming to provide relief to retirees by making Social Security benefits tax-free. The bill, known as the Tax-Free Benefits Act, seeks to ease the financial burden on seniors who rely on these benefits as a primary source of income. Lawmakers behind the bill argue that taxing Social Security benefits puts an unfair strain on retirees who are already living on fixed incomes. By exempting these benefits from …

Monica Lewinsky Suggests Bill Clinton Should Have Resigned Amid Scandal, Discusses Lasting Impact on Women in New Podcast Interview

Monica Lewinsky, a key figure in a decades-old scandal that rocked American politics, recently suggested that former President Bill Clinton should have resigned in the aftermath of their affair. Her comments came during an interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast hosted by Alex Cooper. Lewinsky, who was an intern at the White House at the time of the affair more than 25 years ago, reflected on how the situation could have been handled differently. …

Income Tax on Social Security Benefits in West Virginia Phased Out Over Three Years by New Bill

Charleston, West Virginia – Governor Jim Justice has signed House Bill 4880, which will phase out the state income tax on Social Security benefits over the next three years. This move comes as a relief to many retirees and seniors in West Virginia who have been burdened by this tax on their retirement income. The bill will eliminate the state income tax on Social Security benefits for single filers earning more than $50,000 and couples …

Seniors May Experience Mixed Benefit Increases With New Social Security Bill, Advocates Weigh In

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Lawmakers have proposed new legislation aimed at adjusting Social Security benefits for Americans aged 62 and older. The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, introduced by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., seeks to base benefit adjustments on the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Americans (CPI-E) rather than the current Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). This change is intended to better reflect the financial challenges faced by …

Children’s Social Security Benefits Protected by Missouri Senate Bill

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate has taken a significant step towards safeguarding children’s Social Security benefits with a recent bill introduced by Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City. This legislation aims to ensure that children who have lost parents or whose parents are disabled continue to receive the necessary financial support as they transition into adulthood. Rehder emphasized that the bill is particularly important for foster children who are already facing numerous challenges. …

Hospital Spending Oversight Bill Faces Opposition from Health Care Groups in Delaware

Dover, Delaware – Health care groups in Delaware are facing a challenge with a newly proposed bill that aims to establish a state board overseeing hospital spending in an effort to tackle the rising costs of health care. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 350 is looking to create the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, which would be tasked with reviewing and approving annual hospital budgets starting from 2026. Under the proposed bill, hospitals …

Air-Ambulance Bill for Infant’s Life-Saving Flight Sparks Controversy and Denial by Insurer

Salinas, California – About two months after Sara England’s infant son, Amari Vaca, underwent open-heart surgery, she found herself in a race against time to save his life. Amari, only 3 months old, was struggling to breathe, prompting a visit to the local emergency room at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, California. Doctors quickly realized the severity of the situation and recommended specialized care at a major hospital in the region, leading to a life-changing …

Social Security Reform Bill Introduced to Boost Benefits for Seniors

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – U.S. Senator Bob Casey, along with several of his Democratic colleagues, introduced the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act. The bill aims to address the challenges faced by seniors due to rising costs by adjusting Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLAs) to better reflect the expenses older adults incur. Senator Casey highlighted the importance of ensuring that Social Security remains a reliable source of support for seniors in the face …

Government Shutdown Looms as Senate Delays Spending Bill Vote

Washington, D.C. – As the deadline for a government shutdown looms closer, Senate Republicans are slowing down the passage of a spending bill, leading to fears of a potential partial shutdown at midnight. This move comes after the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill in an attempt to prevent such an outcome. The Senate’s failure to pass the spending bill has led to uncertainty and frustration among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. …