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Health Care Symposium Aims to Shake Up the Establishment to Find Practical Solution for the Mess We’re in, Says AMAC
A symposium scheduled for June in the nation’s capital will focus on non-partisan health care solutions rather than debate. “And, because our focus is on specific, doable methods of improving health care insurance coverage and delivery, the gathering is attracting…
Senator unveils proposal to revamp VA health care
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders unveiled Sunday a broad proposal to revamp health care for 6.5 million veterans as the department faces an expanding investigation into the way care is provided at VA medical facilities. “The truth is…
US needs to plan the future of Social Security
President Barack Obama released his 2015 budget earlier this year, and that means it is time to begin sparring over spending cuts and taxes. We have written about these debates before but now want to focus on a specific issue…
Millions Are Already Doing It…Are You?
Whether retirement seems like it’s just around the corner or years away, it’s good to know that Social Security is working for you now—even if you’re not receiving benefits yet. How? By providing you with the information you need to…
Who Claims Social Security At Age 62?
Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is a financial question fraught with intricacies and pitfalls. A new Government Accountability Office report highlighting the factors that lead many Americans to claim Social Security early at age 62—and to forego higher monthly…
Avoiding the Wrong Lessons From the VA and HealthCare.gov Problems
Problems with the launch of HealthCare.gov and with veterans hospitals allegedly concealing long waits for care feed a narrative that government doesn’t work. But many government programs, including Medicare and Social Security, work well. And there are as many examples…
From big screen to the computer screen
It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for popcorn, snacks, and blockbuster movies on the silver screen. Have you noticed that many of the heroes seem to be of a certain age? In fact, some of them are old enough…
Life After War
A Marine from 2000-2006, Wilson served in Bosnia, East Africa, and Iraq. He moved to Washington, D.C., in 2006. And although he was thankful to come out of the experience with “all his fingers and toes,” the transition was tough. It…
Social Security unveils new disability process for vets
On Memorial Day we paid tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.We also shared some news about Social Security disability benefits for veterans with disabilities: a new expedited disability process.The Social Security Administration…
Senators Debate Social Security Fixes
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee’s subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family held a hearing at which the political differences, and the possible solutions, around Social Security were highlighted. Four experts testified, and three senators made statements, at the…