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May 2003 Essma
Editor's Inbox Are COLA cuts on the way? Will you share your thoughts on Social Security with me? Social Security & Medicare Q&A: Should I start benefits to augment my earnings? I’m thinking about starting benefits to augment my earnings. Ask the Advisor: Are We “Giving Birth” to a New Generation of Notch Babies? What does TSCL say about the Trust Fund's solvency?
How TSCL is Working For You Several new Members of Congress and their staffs had an opportunity to learn more about the Notch and TSCL’s legislative agenda recently. Tap Your Home for Income With a Reverse Mortgage Record numbers of seniors are taking out loans to cover high health care costs. Notch Reform Bulletin: How Can We Pay for Notch Reform When There’s A Budget Deficit? Government forecasters recently made dismal predictions of near record budget deficits. Greenspan Urges Use of New CPI—Would Cut COLAs Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has called on Congress to adopt a new CPI to measure COLAs. Legislative Update: As More Seniors Fall Below Poverty Level, the Safety Net Is Shrinking Benefit cuts may be in store for low-income seniors. Medicare and Medicaid Designated High Risk The General Accounting Office (GAO) recently updated its list of government programs at high risk of waste, fraud and abuse. CBO Cuts Estimates of Social Security Spending Prescription drugs and health care costs are rising, but budget experts predict the Social Security COLAs will continue to remain low.
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