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Maternal Health Crisis Addressed by Catholic Bishops in Urgent Letter to Congress

NEW YORK – Amid a concerning increase in maternal mortality rates in the United States, the United States Conference of Catholics Bishops committee chairmen have penned a letter to Congress urging action to address the nation’s maternal health crisis. The chairmen emphasized the importance of prioritizing policies that promote the health, safety, and well-being of women, children, and families. Specifically, they called for policies that uphold the sanctity of life, respect conscience rights, ensure affordability, …

Alarming Spike in Alcohol-Related Deaths Across the U.S. Raises Urgent Concerns

Boston, Massachusetts – Alcohol abuse has become a significant public health concern in the United States, surpassing opioids as a leading cause of preventable deaths. Recent data shows a troubling trend of alcohol-related fatalities on the rise, with numbers doubling from 1999 to 2017 and reaching a peak during the Covid-19 pandemic years. Despite the attention often given to illicit substances, alcohol remains a pervasive and accessible issue affecting individuals across all socioeconomic backgrounds. A …

Security Social Funds Projected to Run Out by 2035, Urgent Action Needed

Washington, DC – The annual report released by Social Security and the Medicare Board of Trustees revealed that full Social Security benefits are expected to be depleted by 2035. This projection marks a slight improvement from last year’s estimate, which predicted the reserves to run dry by 2034. Commissioner of Social Security Martin O’Malley acknowledged the report as “a measure of good news” for the millions of Americans who rely on the program. O’Malley attributed …

Seniors Facing Social Security Cuts Due to Student Loan Defaults: Urgent Call for Change

San Francisco, California – A growing number of seniors in the United States are facing reductions in their Social Security benefits due to defaulted student loan payments. This issue particularly impacts seniors who heavily rely on Social Security as their primary source of income. The population of Americans aged 60 and older carrying student debt has significantly increased in recent years, with the total debt surpassing $125 billion. Consequently, more Social Security beneficiaries are now …

Pension Funds in Japan Face Urgent Call for Professionalisation

Tokyo, Japan – Corporate pension funds in Japan are facing a professionalization push as executives and CIOs lack the necessary investment experience. In a culture that values generalists over specialists, individuals are often promoted internally within corporations, leading to a gap in investment capabilities. According to Keiichi Aritomo from FinCity.Tokyo, the lack of investment expertise among corporate pension fund executives is a common issue. He emphasizes the importance of recruiting individuals with the right skill …

Cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare Unit Prompts Urgent Calls for Expedited Payments to Providers

Bengaluru, India – The U.S. government has called on UnitedHealth Group to speed up payments to healthcare providers following a cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit that disrupted medical claims and payments. In an open letter, officials from the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services have urged UnitedHealth to address the financial challenges providers are facing due to the cyberattack. The government’s plea to UnitedHealth extends beyond just the one company, asking for …

Medicare’s Urgent Crisis: Trust Fund Running Out of Money Sooner than Expected

New York, NY – Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation and enjoyment after a long career, but for many seniors in America, looming financial challenges are casting a shadow over their golden years. Social Security, the federal program that provides crucial benefits to retirees, is facing a serious crisis with its trust funds projected to run out of money in the near future. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts that the …

Apply now for Pension Credit before time runs out on claiming extra £299 – Urgent Alert for Britons

Manchester, England – As the deadline approaches for Britons to apply for Pension Credit in order to claim an additional £299 as a cost-of-living payment, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an urgent warning to individuals aged 65 and over who have not yet taken advantage of this opportunity. The deadline for claiming this payment is quickly nearing, prompting officials to urge eligible individuals to act promptly to secure this financial benefit. …

Retirement Crisis: Senator Highlights Urgent Need for Social Security Expansion and Pension Reform

Washington, D.C. – As the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, a recent hearing was held to address the retirement crisis affecting many Americans. One poignant testimony came from Sara Schambers, a fourth-generation autoworker from Livonia, Michigan, shedding light on the challenges faced by working-class seniors today. Sara shared her family’s experience, highlighting how her grandfather, a Ford Motor Company autoworker, was able to retire at age 55 with a …

Social Security Reserves at Risk: Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Depletion by 2034

Houston, Texas – A retirement expert has raised concerns about the future of Social Security Administration’s reserves, warning that they could be depleted within the next decade without significant action. Burt Williamson, a specialist at PlanPrep, highlighted the urgency of the situation by drawing parallels to the near-funding crisis of 1983 and emphasizing the need for swift reforms. Recent polling revealed that a vast majority of individuals are worried about potential cuts to their Social …