Posts Tagged ‘Social Security’
Steve Laffey, former Cranston Mayor, turned cattle rancher, running for President – Ann Clanton
steve laffey gives talk in rhode island as he runs for president
Read MoreDueling proposals in Rhode Island Senate to end tax burden on Social Security benefits – Herb Weiss
Rhode island senate considering bills to end tax burden on social security benefits – by Herb weiss
Read MoreSSI: 50 years of financial security
Recognizing 50 years of SSI in rhode island
Read MoreSocial Security has new, easier to use website – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a month ago, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) launched a redesigned website to assist beneficiaries to find what they need more easily. New pages and improvements based on public feedback will continue to be unveiled in the coming months. You may have already received an email…
Read MoreSocial Security benefits increase for 2023 – what to know, what to do
by Cheryl Tudino, Social Security Administration to RINewsToday Approximately 70 million Americans will see an 8.7% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2023. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as…
Read MoreWill Social Security survive the midterms? – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With the midterm elections just a week away, the sputtering economy and inflation top the public’s agenda. If voters hold President Joe Biden and Democratic lawmakers accountable for these concerns, voting for Republican candidates might just give control of Congress to the GOP. By controlling the legislative…
Read MoreWomen 50+ may well control who wins in midterm election, polls say – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Almost three weeks away, and Democrats are scrambling to gear up their get-out-the-vote efforts before the upcoming midterm elections. Can the Democratic party that fights to financially strengthen and expand Social Security, and avoid cuts to funding for Medicare, and put the brakes on skyrocketing prescription costs,…
Read MoreCongress moves to fix SSA customer service issues – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer After Sen. Joe Manchin (D- WV) abandoned his efforts to legislatively speed up the permitting process for energy projects, as part of the Senate’s Continuing Resolution, it began to get bipartisan traction. With a shutdown looming just days before federal agencies would run out of money on Oct. 1, the…
Read MoreSpeaker Pelosi: Bring Larson’s Social Security proposal to a floor vote – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On the 87th Anniversary of Social Security, the Washington, DC based Social Security Works (SSW) hosted a “Social Security Town Hall Meeting” to get the word out about the importance of passing the Social Security: 2100: A Sacred Trust. The virtual town hall meeting brought together House lawmakers,…
Read MorePushing Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust up the Hill – Herb Weiss
Larson Pushes to Get Social Security Reform Proposal for House Vote By Herb Weiss, contributing writer The House Ways and Means Committee is preparing for a full mark-up on H.R. 5723, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust, authored by Committee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) this summer. Last week Larson held a press conference calling…
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