Social Security to announce no COLA as Obama calls for 2nd round of $250 payments for seniorsOctober 15th, 2009 Social Security to make it official: No COLAWASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration makes it official Thursday: There will be no cost of living increase for Social Security recipients next year, the first year without one since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975. The announcement comes as President Barack Obama and key members of Congress call for a second round of $250 payments to more than 50 million seniors, veterans, retired railroad workers and people with disabilities.
Obama calls for $250 payments to older Americans to make up for no increase in Social SecurityOctober 14th, 2009 Obama calls for $250 payments to seniorsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called on Congress Wednesday to approve $250 payments to more than 50 million seniors to make up for no increase in Social Security next year. The Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce Thursday that there will be no cost of living increase next year.
House passes bill to eliminate premium increases for Medicare Part B patientsSeptember 24th, 2009 House passes bill stopping Medicare premium hikesWASHINGTON — Millions of Medicare patients would be spared monthly premium increases next year under a bill passed by the House Thursday. The House voted 406 to 18 to eliminate all premium increases for Medicare Part B, which provides coverage for doctor's visits.
House passes bill to eliminate premium hikes for Medicare Part B patients; bill goes to SenateSeptember 24th, 2009 House passes bill stopping Medicare premium hikesWASHINGTON — The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to eliminate monthly premium increases for millions of Medicare patients next year. It voted 406 to 18 to send the bill to the Senate, which is expected to act soon.
House to vote to eliminate Medicare Part B premium hikes next year for the few who face themSeptember 23rd, 2009 House to vote to eliminate Medicare premium hikesWASHINGTON — With no Social Security cost-of-living increase expected in January, House Democrats want to cancel all of next year's premium increases for Medicare Part B recipients. Most seniors won't face a premium increase anyway, but Democrats want to shield the few who would.
Feds issue security bulletins telling stadiums, hotels to be vigilant against terrorSeptember 22nd, 2009 Feds issue security bulletins on stadiums, hotelsWASHINGTON — Counterterrorism officials have issued security bulletins about terrorist interest in attacking sports stadiums, entertainment complexes and hotels. The FBI and Homeland Security Department sent two bulletins Monday to police around the country, saying they know of no specific plots against such sites.
Government sent 3,900 economic stimulus checks to prison inmates _ 2,200 got to keep themAugust 26th, 2009 3,900 stimulus checks went to prison inmatesWASHINGTON — The federal government sent about 3,900 economic stimulus payments of $250 each this spring to people who were in no position to use the money to help stimulate the economy: prison inmates. The checks were part of the massive economic recovery package approved by Congress and President Barack Obama in February.
Millions face smaller Social Security checks next year as rising drug costs diminish paymentsAugust 23rd, 2009 Millions face shrinking Social Security paymentsWASHINGTON — Millions of older people face shrinking Social Security checks next year, the first time in a generation that payments would not rise. The trustees who oversee Social Security are projecting there won't be a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the next two years.
Judge OKs tentative $500 million deal in Social Security lawsuitAugust 12th, 2009 Judge OKs tentative deal in Social Security suitOAKLAND, Calif. — The Social Security Administration stopped sending Rosa Martinez her $870 monthly disability check last year because it said Miami police had issued a warrant for her arrest on drug charges.
Feds charge 41 in Fla. mortgage fraud schemes involving $40 million in 6 different casesJuly 28th, 2009 Feds charge 41 in Fla. mortgage fraud schemesMIAMI — Federal prosecutors say 41 people have been charged in the latest round of South Florida mortgage fraud schemes.
Bill collectors seize Social Security benefits from bank accounts despite prohibitionsJune 2nd, 2009 Creditors use loophole to seize protected benefitsWASHINGTON — Bill collectors are exploiting a legal loophole to seize Social Security and veterans' benefits even though federal law is supposed to protect the payments from creditors. Lawmakers from both parties who have been pressing the Treasury Department for years to close the loophole with new regulations are growing impatient.
$250 Social Security checks going out this month only a loan for manyMay 9th, 2009 $250 stimulus checks only a loan for manyWASHINGTON — About 52 million Social Security recipients started receiving $250 economic recovery checks Thursday, including many who will have to repay the money at tax time next year — either through a smaller refund or a larger tax bill. The payments were meant to provide a boost to people who don't qualify for President Barack Obama's "Making Work Pay" tax credit, which pays individuals up to $400 and couples up to $800.
INSIDE WASHINGTON: Millions of couples, retirees may have to repay some of Obama tax creditMay 1st, 2009 INSIDE WASHINGTON: Taxpayers to get rude surpriseWASHINGTON — Millions of Americans enjoying their small windfall from President Barack Obama's "Making Work Pay" tax credit are in for an unpleasant surprise next spring. The government is going to want some of that money back.
INSIDE WASHINGTON: Millions of couples, retirees may have to repay some of Obama tax creditApril 30th, 2009 INSIDE WASHINGTON: Rude surprise awaits taxpayersWASHINGTON — Millions of Americans enjoying their small windfall from President Barack Obama's "Making Work Pay" tax credit are in for an unpleasant surprise next spring. The government is going to want some of that money back.
$250 government stimulus checks going to 50 million retirees in MayApril 29th, 2009 50 million retirees to get $250 checks in MayWASHINGTON — More than 50 million retirees can expect to receive $250 payments from the government in the next few weeks as their share of the economic stimulus package enacted in February. Economists say the payments will be a timely boost just as the recession is showing signs of easing a little.
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