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Medicaid Expansion Compromise Voted Down by House Democrats in Mississippi Capital

Jackson, Mississippi – House Democrats in Mississippi have long advocated for the expansion of Medicaid to provide health care to the state’s working poor. However, a recent agreement between House and Senate Republicans regarding Medicaid expansion has divided Democrats within the House. While House Democrats have historically supported Medicaid expansion, many are now opposing the current bill proposed by Republicans. The disagreement stems from a work requirement that Senate Republicans insisted be included in the …

Private Capital Investment Opportunities Surge During Economic Downturns, Says AustralianSuper Chief Investor

NEW YORK – The Chief Investment Officer of AustralianSuper, Mark Delaney, spoke in an interview with Bloomberg in New York about the optimal timing for deploying private capital. According to Delaney, the best time to invest in private equity funds is during challenging financial periods. Delaney’s remarks come as AustralianSuper recently inaugurated a new office in Manhattan, a move that signals the fund’s commitment to expanding its presence in the United States. The opening event …

Retirement Crisis Looms: BlackRock’s Larry Fink Urges Americans to Tap US Capital Markets for Secure Future

NEW YORK, NY – Renowned financier Larry Fink has recently drawn attention for his stance on Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and its impact on retirement planning. Despite facing criticism for his advocacy of ESG investing, Fink’s extensive experience in finance lends credibility to his warnings about the looming retirement crisis facing average Americans. Fink, with over 40 years of experience on Wall Street, has played a significant role in the development of financial markets. As …

Medicare Premiums and Capital Gains: What Retirees Need to Know

Los Angeles, CA – Retired individuals who are considering downsizing their home may wonder about the impact on their Medicare premiums. Selling a home with a significant capital gain could potentially trigger income-related adjustments to Part B and Part D premiums, resulting in higher costs for beneficiaries. It’s essential to note that any increase in premiums due to a capital gain may not take effect until two years after the transaction. In the event of …

Pensions to be Revolutionized with Germany’s ‘Generation Capital’ Plan According to New Proposals

Berlin, Germany – With Germany’s baby boomers from the late 50s and 60s now reaching retirement age, the country faces a challenge of supporting an increasingly aging population while dealing with a shrinking workforce. The pension system, established in 1889, relies on a public retirement insurance scheme where contributions from the current workforce support the pensions of retirees – a system known as the “intergenerational contract.” In the 1960s, there were six workers for every …

Healthcare Executive Transitions to Venture Capital to Lead Transformation of Summa Health System into For-Profit Organization with Tech Solutions and Innovations

Salt Lake City, Utah – Once a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, Dr. Marc Harrison made an unconventional career move by joining venture firm General Catalyst in late 2022. With a background in leading medical systems, including a recent stint as CEO of Intermountain Healthcare in Utah, Harrison now spearheads a unique venture to transform Summa Health, a nonprofit health system in northeast Ohio. Under the new ownership of General Catalyst, Summa Health is …

Family Friend Charged with Capital Murder in 11-Year-Old’s Death

LIVINGSTON, Texas – Court documents filed in Polk County on Wednesday revealed that Don Steven McDougal, a family friend accused of killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, has been charged with capital murder. McDougal, who was already in jail in connection with an unrelated assault case, was ordered to be held without bond. McDougal was allegedly captured on video footage and cell phone data at three locations of interest, including the Trinity River, where Audrii’s body was …