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Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

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Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity, though it will also put further strain on Social Security Trust Funds. File | Photo Credit: AP The Senate passed legislation early Saturday (December 21, 2024) to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through…

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House rejects Trump-backed plan on U.S. government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

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House rejects Trump-backed plan on U.S. government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan on Thursday (December 19, 2024) to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown, as Democrats refused to accommodate his sudden demands and the quick fix cobbled together by Republican leaders. In a hastily convened evening vote punctuated by angry outbursts…

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Trump backs new GOP plan to fund government and raise debt limit as shutdown nears

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Trump backs new GOP plan to fund government and raise debt limit as shutdown nears

President-elect Donald Trump announced “success” in coming up with a new plan to fund the government and lift the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown, urging Congress to swiftly pass it in votes as soon as Thursday evening. Trump’s social media post landed as Republicans said they had narrowed in on a tentative…

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US Congress’ Go-Ahead To Stopgap Funding Bill Averts Government Shutdown

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US Congress’ Go-Ahead To Stopgap Funding Bill Averts Government Shutdown

Joe Biden is set to sign the measure into law in the coming hours. Washington, United States: The US Congress passed an 11th-hour funding bill Saturday to keep federal agencies running for another 45 days and avert a costly government shutdown — although the deal left out aid to war-torn Ukraine requested by President Joe…

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On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to Senate

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On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to Senate

The House on Saturday swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts. | Photo Credit: AP On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House on Saturday swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as Speaker Kevin…

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How Will US Government Shutdown Affect Student Loans, Low-Income Americans

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How Will US Government Shutdown Affect Student Loans, Low-Income Americans

The shutdown comes into effect at 12:01 am on October 1. (File) The US government is likely to go into a shutdown from this weekend as the Congress looks set to miss the Saturday deadline to fund federal agencies. The political logjam comes after the Republicans, who have a majority in the House of Representatives,…

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US Government At Rising Risk Of Shutdown With Congress In Deadlock

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US Government At Rising Risk Of Shutdown With Congress In Deadlock

This comes as Biden is due to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Washington later in the week. Washington: The United States is less than two weeks away from a potential government shutdown, with the stakes increasing as lawmakers struggle to agree on a short-term spending bill. Several budget bills are currently being discussed in…

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