Rep. Kind pushes legislation to preserve Social Security
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) - Congressman Ron Kind is joining other representatives in an effort to overturn an executive action by President Donald Trump. The legislation would preserve…
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Fact-checking night two of the first Democratic presidential debate
The second night of the first 2020 Democratic presidential debate continued with 10 candidates, including three of the top polling leaders in former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Sen. Kamala Harris of California.
Man's missing mom buried in backyard as he collected benefits
The last time anyone saw 97-year-old Leonie Shannon was in late December. In April, police were finally called to her Phoenix-area home for a wellness check.
Social Security won't be able to pay full benefits by 2035
If Congress doesn't act soon, tens of millions of Americans will only receive about three-quarters of their Social Security benefits when they retire.
Questions about federal government shutdown answered
The federal government has been partially shut down for almost a month now -- the longest stretch in US history.
Bigger Social Security checks in store for 2019
For the second year in a row, U.S. seniors will see increases in their Social Security checks starting in January.
Rubio introduces paid family leave bill
Sen. Marco Rubio plans to introduce a bill Thursday that would allow new parents to finance their paid leave by drawing from their Social Security benefits early.
Social Security must reduce benefits in 2034 if reforms aren't made
In 16 years, Social Security will have to cut benefits by 21% if lawmakers do nothing to cure the program's long-term funding shortfall.
Journalist among at least 10 killed in Nicaragua protests
At least 10 people died last week in violent protests in Nicaragua over the government's plans to change the social security system, Vice President Rosario Murillo told state media outlet El 19 Digital.
Bernie Sanders: Cardi B is right on Social Security
Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders invoked rapper Cardi B in a tweet Wednesday.
