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CFPB issues guidelines on Social Security disability income applicants
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is reminding lenders not to impose illegal burdens on mortgage applicants who receive Social Security disability income. The regulator issued a bulletin aimed at helping lenders avoid imposing illegal burdens on consumers receiving disability income who…
Social Security workers launch campaign vs. budget cuts
Saying that their declining numbers and rising millions of recipients who need assistance translate into poorer service, the workers who run Social Security are launching a campaign against future budget cuts. Read more… Notice: The “Read more…” link provided…
Guess Who Doesn’t Want Social Security’s Offices Closed — and Who Does
Some surprising new polling results underscore the unpopularity — and long-term destructiveness — of Congress’ ongoing attacks on the Social Security system. The new Republican Congress is expected to force additional office closures and impose additional cuts on the Social Security…
5 tips for choosing a Medicare plan
As baby boomers retire in record numbers — 10,000 Americans a day — more seniors than ever will be asking themselves, “How do I choose a Medicare health plan that’s right for me?” “Seniors should look for a high-quality health…
2016 ‘Evangelical Primary’ Is Already In Motion
Now that the mid-term elections are over, the political class is pivoting its attention to 2016. Most Americans aren’t yet focused on electing our next president, but make no mistake: the potential candidates are already heavily engaged in running for…
Rep. Ryan to become chairman of powerful Ways & Means Committee
Wisconsin’s Paul Ryan achieved a long-time goal yesterday, when he was picked to chair the powerful House Ways-and-Means Committee. A G-O-P steering panel chose the 16-year congressional veteran from Janesville over Kevin Brady of Texas. Ryan says the Ways-and-Means committee…
Pope Looks To Destigmatize Autism
For the first time, Pope Francis is set to meet with individuals with autism and their families during an international conference on the developmental disorder. The pope will meet with families on Saturday, the Vatican said. The gathering, which will include prayer…
Immigration Reform News and Impact on US Homeland Security November 18, 2014
Right Side News reports from the Federation for American Immigration Reform and the pending executive amnesty for milllions of illegal aliens now living in the US: Obama Administration Announces Sweeping Program to Bring Central Americans to the U.S. FAIR Report: Executive Amnesty…
Medicare enrollment slip-ups can be costly for retirees
A new report highlights the substantial difficulties that many older adults face in enrolling in Medicare, and calls for new steps to simplify and streamline the process. The report—titled Medicare Part B Enrollment: Pitfalls, Problems and Penalties—is the work of the Medicare…
4 Reasons That Feminism and Disability Rights Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
While Time Magazine debates whether the word “feminist” should be stricken from the English language, my recent research into disability employment issues has made me reflect on the parallels between problems faced by women and those faced by individuals with disabilities. Not only am…