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July/August 2002 Essma
Notch Reform Legislation Learn about the bills supporting Notch Legislation and who supports them. Billions Spent on Pork Projects Would Fund Notch Reform Over the last three years the federal government spent more on pork than what it would have cost to pay Notch Reform benefits. Government Launches New CPI The government is launching a new Consumer Price Index (CPI), which, for now, will supplement those already published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). What’s New Online? Can you save money with prescription drug discount cards? Has your spending on prescription drugs gone up (or down) recently? Think you know about your Social Security benefits? Think again. Do you have a question about the Notch or your COLA? Click here to get answers to these questions and more. House Acts to Tighten Social Security Fraud Protection The House recently passed legislation that would tighten Social Security fraud protections. Health Care Costs Pushing Some Seniors into Debt American seniors are filing for bankruptcy in record numbers. Prescription Drug Plans Moving Through Congress An election-year battle over prescription drugs is heating up on Capitol Hill.
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