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Sequester: Doom or Snooze? 5 Points of View

Posted on 03/1/2013 by | Washington Watch | Comments

Bulletin Today | PoliticsEveryone’s got an opinion on the sequester, from “the sky is falling” to “ho-hum.” Here are a few more perspectives on the impact of the $85 billion in federal spending cuts that kick in March 1. The sequester saves Social Security. Laura Clawson on Daily Kos Daily Kos staffer Clawson makes the argument that an alternative deal to stave off sequester likely would “gut Social Security.” Social Security and Medicare benefits are protected from the automatic cuts. But she quotes Rep. …

Stay warm this winter – and save money!

Posted on 01/26/2012 by | All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50. | Comments

Your LifeHello, blog readers! This is Gerardo Cardenas with the AARP Illinois communications team, bringing you some important and urgent news. In spite of an unseasonably mild December, winter is back in Illinois in full force in 2012, and for all residents, but especially for low income seniors and families it’s critical to stay warm through the rest of the season. The federal government has just released an additional $863 million to help low income households with energy costs. Illinois gets about …