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GOP Lawmakers See Automatic Cuts as Leverage on Medicare

Posted on 01/30/2013 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | PoliticsBy Andrew Taylor of The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Driven by frustration over deficits and debt, Republican conservatives are pushing a politically risky move to permit painfully large automatic spending cuts to strike the Pentagon and domestic programs alike in an effort to force Democrats into making concessions on the budget. It’s a remarkable turnabout from last year, when GOP leaders were among the loudest voices warning of dire consequences for the military and the economy if more than …

Over the Fiscal Cliff: What Kind of Landing?

Posted on 12/26/2012 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | PoliticsBy Connie Cass of The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts to save the nation from going over a year-end “fiscal cliff” were in disarray as lawmakers fled the Capitol for their Christmas break. “God only knows” how a deal can be reached now, House Speaker John Boehner declared. President Barack Obama, on his way out of town himself, insisted a bargain could still be struck before Dec. 31. “Call me a hopeless optimist,” he said. A look at why …

Victory, thanks to you!

Posted on 08/2/2011 by Reshma Mehta | Grassroots Advocacy | Comments

Money & Savings | PoliticsThanks to the hard work of AARP members around the country, Social Security and Medicare benefits were protected from cuts in the debt ceiling vote. AARP members flooded the White House and the halls of Congress with over 944,000 calls and emails, and it was clear that your voices were heard. The House and Senate agreed to raise the debt ceiling – without any cuts to the Social Security and Medicare benefits you’ve worked your whole lives for. We’re relieved that …

The Takeaway: What Dad Wants in a Nursing Home; Debt Deal: Hip-Hop Style

Posted on 08/2/2011 by Tina Johnson-Marcel | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsWhen it comes to “home away from home,” men are left behind. In her search for the perfect rehab for her father, Pam Gerhardt found that many assisted living facilities often forget about the other half. It’s hard enough getting your stubborn “still-young-at-heart” dad to agree to go to a home. So when he gets there, he should feel comfortable, right?

The Takeaway: Grandparents Are Safer Drivers; Suicide, Women Over 50

Posted on 07/28/2011 by Tina Johnson-Marcel | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsWant to keep your kids safe in the car? Make sure Nana’s behind the wheel. When children are present, grandparents are better drivers than Mom and Dad, a new study says.

The Takeaway: Americans Are Fed Up; Recession Rages; Salmonella Outbreak

Posted on 07/26/2011 by Tina Johnson-Marcel | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsDon’t mean to start the morning on a low note, but the numbers don’t lie. The recession rages and long-term unemployment rates are still high. As the country focuses on the very important issue of the debt ceiling (here’s an update), many segments of the population are asking,” Hey, remember us?”