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Kelly changes stance on Medicare, Social Security

Democrats are slamming 8th Congressional District Republican candidate Jesse Kelly for what they say are major changes in his stance on privatizing Social Security and Medicare.

Convict 40% of votes against Obama in US primary

Washington, May 10 : Us President Barack Obama faced stiff competition from Texas convict Keith Judd who won 40 percent of votes in West Virginia’s Democratic presidential primary.

More LIRR scam raps eyed

The feds are on schedule to charge up to 10 more Long Island Rail Road retirees with scamming disability pensions as part of a massive, $1 billion scheme, a prosecutor revealed yesterday.

Happy Europe Day! Well, Not in Greece

Today is officially Europe Day, honoring a proposal by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman on May 9, 1950, that led eventually to the formation of the European Union.

UPDATE 4-Freddie Mac posts profit, but needs $19 mln in aid

Freddie Mac, the No. 2 provider of U.S. mortgage money, said o n T hursday it will seek another $19 million in taxpayer aid after its quarterly profit failed to make up for a dividend payment to the government for … Read More

Buying A Home Won’t Get Much Cheaper

Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing market.

Kansas Senate to debate 401(k)-style pension plan

Sen. Jeff King, an Independence Republican, says he’ll offer such a proposal during Thursday’s debate on legislation designed to bolster the long-term financial health of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.

La. House backs gov’s retirement plan for workers

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s push to create a new retirement plan for future rank-and-file state workers narrowly received the support of the Louisiana House on Wednesday, a day after running into trouble there.