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SNP criticise DWP for extending 'failing' Maximus disability assessment contract

Maximus UK Services Ltd was given a seven-month extension to its Health and Disability Assessment Service contract earlier this month.

Daily Record

Biden, McCarthy to meet Wednesday for debt limit talks

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden agreed to meet House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday to discuss raising the debt ceiling and avoiding a U.S. default as Republicans seek a deal that includes government spending cuts.

Tribune News Service

Lots of sound and fury on US debt, but not a crisis — yet

For all the sound and fury about raising the nation's debt limit, most economists say federal borrowing is not at a crisis point

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SNP MP claims DWP staff 'burnt out' as compensation payments to claimants double

David Linden warned the compensation payments showed that "Brexit Britain can no longer run a competent social security system".

Daily Record

Can DeSantis out troll Trump?

Bigotry, book bans, and science hatred don't play as well outside of the MAGA base

Salon

Editorial: If Kevin McCarthy is serious about protecting the economy, he’d raise the debt ceiling

After he was elected speaker on the 15th ballot, Kevin McCarthy promised that the U.S. House under Republican leadership would protect the national economy, saying that the party was committed to “stop wasteful Washington spending, to lower the price of groceries, gas, cars, housing, and stop the rising national debt.”

Los Angeles Times

GOP wants to impose 30% US sales tax

The bill would also eliminate corporate income taxes and abolish the IRS

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Scott to run again for Senate, sticks to ‘Rescue America’ plan

ORLANDO, Fla. — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is running for a second term next year and will continue to push his much-maligned “Rescue America” plan.

Orlando Sentinel

VIEWPOINT 2: Is bipartisanship good? That depends

Bipartisanship is the solution to some problems, but it also helped create them. On the one hand, if you are a classical liberal with a strong preference for fiscal responsibility, bipartisanship generally gets you nowhere. Big Capitol Hill deals mean big spending. On the other hand, the only path to…

Tribune News Service

All the people who don't need to pay Ireland's TV licence fee and may not even realise it

Households in Ireland with a television, even if it is broken, are required to have a TV licence which costs €160 every year. But there are certain groups who can get a free TV licence and they may not even realise it.

Irish Mirror

Social Security Is on the Brink of Collapse. The GOP Won't Touch It.

In 1950, there were more than 16 workers for every beneficiary. In 2035, that ratio will be only 2.3 workers per retiree.

Reason

McCarthy’s moderate Republican allies have their own debt-ceiling ideas

Ultraconservatives in the House have dominated the public discussion on the US debt ceiling, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy can’t afford to ignore GOP centrists if the country is to avoid a catastrophic payments default later this year.

Tribune News Service

GOPers plot to hike retirement age to 70

"Medicare and Social Security are non-negotiable," responded Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan

Salon

House GOP considering ‘clean’ short-term debt limit suspension - Roll Call

House Republicans are mulling an attempt to buy time for further negotiations on federal spending and deficits.

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The Independent UK

Tax season already? Some tips for avoiding stress and scams

Tax season is here again

Salon

New GOP majority most extreme in history

The new GOP House majority — same as the old but worse

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Medicare Starter Guide

Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to people 65 years of age or older, as well as to people with certain disabilities

Tribune News Service

Kansas Gov. Kelly warns against politics in classrooms, renews calls for medical marijuana

TOPEKA, Kansas — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly in her State of State address on Tuesday night warned the Republican-controlled Legislature that she would oppose “irresponsible tax proposals” and education measures that pit “parents against teachers,” even as the Democratic governor seeks GOP support for her agenda.

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McConnell says McCarthy should take the lead on negotiating the debt ceiling standoff

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has placed the onus on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to negotiate a debt ceiling solution with the White House.

Reason

Another Bogus 'Sex Trafficking Sting' Led by Homeland Security Agents

Plus: Everyone loves conspiracy theories, against national rent control, and more...

The Independent UK

South Dakota's Noem says cell phone number hacked

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says that her personal cell phone number has been hacked

Bangkok Post

Social security a win-win solution

When Saw Sunday was severely burned and disabled in a workplace accident at a construction site in Thailand in 2019, his future looked bleak. However, the former migrant worker in November travelled to Bangkok from his home in Myanmar to collect the first instalment of benefit payments that he will…

Reason

Donald Trump and J.D. Vance Say No Cuts for Social Security. That's Impossible.

Social Security benefits will be cut automatically in less than a decade unless Congress shores up the program before it hits insolvency. Ignoring that is not a solution.

Daily Record

New Child Benefit update for people making a new claim online or adding to an existing one

Child Benefit payments are worth £21.80 every week for the eldest or only child.

The Street

The Best Countries for Retirees

Retirees and retirement savers face a number of future risks in uncertain times. Here's how 30 countries rank for retirement security.

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