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ANALYSIS: Social Security's 'Last Legs' Seen Carrying Program for Decades
After that, even without fixes such as higher payroll taxes or further increases in the retirement age, it could meet about three-quarters of its obligations through 2085, the latest report of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees shows.
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:05A
Civic leaders seek master plan for Arsht Center District
But Genting's unveiling last week of plans for a massive destination resort on the site served as a dramatic reminder of challenges that include traffic, parking and construction logistics. Genting's plans include four hotels with 5200 rooms,
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:05A
Suit alleges racial bias at DeCoster egg farms in Maine
PORTLAND — A longtime employee of Austin "Jack" DeCoster alleges in a federal lawsuit that Mexican-American workers at DeCoster's egg operations in Maine were treated as "virtual slaves," valued only for their
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:05A
Mexican worker sues DeCoster for discrimination
PORTLAND — A longtime employee of Jack DeCoster alleges in a federal lawsuit that Mexican-American workers at DeCoster's Maine egg operations were treated as “virtual slaves,” valued only for their willingness to
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:03A
Supporters sending message to judge - approve new immigration law
“We are not against immigration. We are against illegal immigration. There is a huge difference,” - Gardendale Senator Scott Beason at Tuesday rally (Pictured with Governor Robert Bentley signing bill into law.)
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:03A
Jury finds Marshfield man innocent of school-trespassing charges
Joseph Pecevich said the jury's deliberation in his case was so quick that spectators who left the Plymouth District Court courtroom to get a drink may have missed the verdict. Pecevich, 54, of Marshfield, was found innocent Tuesday of
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:02A
Critics Argue Maryland's Health Care Overhaul Lacks Prudence
Miller, who at 65 endured a triple bypass, lost his life savings, and faced bankruptcy, said he couldn't afford the prescription drugs he needed to survive. "There I was, with a drained bank account, living off Social Security -- it just wasn't enough
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:02A
City rethinks Magnuson Park deal, gets sued
Magnuson Park's long, narrow Building 11 is the subject of a lawsuit filed by developers against the city of Seattle. They had agreed to a lease on the building under which the developers would renovate it and find tenants and in exchange be forgiven
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:02A
Samsung seeks to ban sale of iPhone 5
The lawsuit is expected to unfold next month when the new Apple iPhone 5 is released. No official comments have been released from Samsung and it is unclear as to how many countries the iPhone 5 lawsuit will be attempted in. An anonymous Samsung senior
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:02A
Pa. crime panel members 'divided'
report as an independent, balanced attempt to make convictions more accurate," said Crawford County District Attorney Francis Schultz, president of the association. The minority report alleges a "pro-criminal defense agenda" in the majority report.
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:02A
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