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  1. Harsh Economic Realities in the US Force Many Mexican Immigrants to Self-Deport

    Thu, 2 May 2013

    school graduate, and the proud holder of a U.S. Social Security number. He embodies everything his parents hoped digits that changed my life," he said of his new Social Security number. "Hopefully, we will pass immigration reform

  2. US Economic Reports Hold out Hope for Hiring Gains

    Thu, 2 May 2013

    after some reports had suggested that slower U.S. growth could hold back hiring. Some are concerned that higher Social Security taxes and deep government spending cuts that took effect this year may have started to hurt the economy. The Fed

  3. Juror: Landmark EEOC Verdict in Iowa Sends Message

    Thu, 2 May 2013

    because the company paid workers $65 monthly — 41 cents per hour — after excessively docking their paychecks and Social Security benefits for the cost of their care. Henry's, now defunct, isn't expected to have the resources to pay. Canino

  4. US Worker Productivity Rises Just 0.7 Pct. in Q1

    Thu, 2 May 2013

    increase was mostly driven by the fastest consumer spending in more than two years. But most economists expect higher Social Security taxes have started to weigh on consumers. That should slow economic growth in the second and third quarters. The

  5. US Jobless Claims Fall to 5-Year Low of 324K

    Thu, 2 May 2013

    government spending cuts and higher taxes may be making businesses more cautious about hiring. And an increase in Social Security taxes could slow consumer spending. The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that those policy changes are "restraining

  6. PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama $4T Deficit Cut Plan

    Thu, 2 May 2013

    cuts to benefit programs like Social Security and Medicare, including raising 240 billion reduction in the Social Security payroll tax and another two years cost-of-living increase for Social Security , that haven't been a part

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  1. US Manufacturing Grows in April at Slower Pace

    Wed, 1 May 2013

    exports. Factories may also see slower sales this spring because consumers are starting to feel the impact of higher Social Security taxes. Americans increased their spending from January through March at the fastest pace in more than two years

  2. No Policy Changes Are Expected as Fed Ends Meeting

    Wed, 1 May 2013

    decent growth rate but one that's expected to weaken in coming months because of federal spending cuts and higher Social Security taxes. At the same time, consumer inflation as measured by the gauge the Fed most closely monitors remains well

  3. No Policy Changes Are Expected as Fed Ends Meeting

    Wed, 1 May 2013

    decent growth rate but one that's expected to weaken in coming months because of federal spending cuts and higher Social Security taxes. At the same time, consumer inflation as measured by the gauge the Fed most closely monitors remains well

  4. Online Poker Back: Legal Website Launches in Nev.

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    of checking a box certifying they are older than 18, players will click through a lengthy setup process involving Social Security and cellphone numbers. Only those older than 21 will be allowed to play. Ultimate Gaming hopes to win the trust

  5. 'Obamacare' Poll Finds 42% of Americans Unaware It's Law

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    they resemble tax forms, inquiring about income, Social Security numbers and employment history. They also ask for coverage do not have to list immigration status or Social Security numbers. President Obama touted the new forms as

  6. Brighter View on Jobs and Pay Lifts US Confidence

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    sharp swings in consumer sentiment in recent months. Social Security taxes rose 2 percentage points Jan. 1. That lowered strongly after falling in January, when the higher Social Security taxes kicked in. The number of Americans who expect their

  7. Online Poker Back: Legal Website Launches in Nev.

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    of checking a box certifying they are older than 18, players will click through a lengthy setup process involving Social Security and cell phone numbers. Only those older than 21 will be allowed to play. Ultimate Gaming hopes to win the trust

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  1. 'Frank Underwood' to Obama: 'Welcome to Nerd Prom'

    Sun, 28 Apr 2013

    he's town he has. do to not and not done. All right go ahead. And control and at least worked at. Education social security . And Valerie it is not going to happen when I'm curious if not then. got fired from the Tonight Show right. Yes

    Social Security found at 1:10

    right go ahead. And control and at least -- worked at. Education social security . And Valerie it is not going to happen when I'm curious if not then. -- got fired from the Tonight Show right.
  2. AP Twitter Hacked With False Report on White House Attack

    Wed, 24 Apr 2013

    using not sophisticated technology to panic america and wall street with a few key strokes. Earlier this year, michelle obama, the first lady, had her information put on the internet, including her social security and her credit report.

    Social Security found at 2:00

    the first lady, had her information put on the internet, including her social security and her credit report.
  3. Romney, Perry Spar Over Social Security

    Mon, 12 Sep 2011

    you speaking of Social Security you said in the Suggesting that Social Security . Should no longer one I think. The Social Security is an essential money out of the Social Security trust fund . Is like criminal

    Social Security Trust Fund found at 4:45

    scheme is what scared seniors number one and number two. Suggesting that Social Security . Should no longer be a federal program and return to the states and unconstitutional. Is likewise tried to drive with a lot of very bright people who agree with you. And and that's your view I happen to have a different one I think. The Social Security is an essential program. That we should change the way well funny at all eyes are criminal and you said -- people ended in the private sector that did it would be called criminal. That's in your book out what I said was. I. Got governor Perry we -- Kobe correctly you said it's criminal what I said was congress taking money out of the Social Security trust fund . Is like criminal and that is and it's wrong.
  4. Wife of Ex-Justice of the Peace Charged in Texas DA Slayings

    Wed, 17 Apr 2013

    dollar bond. Copy the one affidavit provided. After this conference. The identifying information driver's license Social Security number and has been connected. I respect for the families of the victims during this we're not answering any questions

    Social Security found at 0:30

    -- one affidavit provided. After this conference. The identifying information driver's license Social Security number and has -- been connected. I respect for the families of the victims during this -- we're not answering any questions
  5. Roundtable: This Week in Politics

    Sun, 14 Apr 2013

    place. Stop the deportation. Allow the parents to raise those children, get them right with the law. Get them a social security card, put them on the tax roll. Republicans, they like this more, the more they hear about background checks for

    Social Security found at 9:09

    raise those children, get them right with the law. Get them a social security card, put them on the tax roll. Republicans, they like this more, the more they hear about background checks for the immigrants.
  6. 'This Week' Fiscal Cliff Panel

    Sun, 9 Dec 2012

    hide. Medicare and social security and medicaid, if those medicare, medicaid, social security , all have to significant is going bankrupt, social security bankrupt in two years, social security trust fund will be bankrupt in

    Social Security Trust Fund found at 10:50

    absolutely honest with the american people, and say medicare is going bankrupt, social security bankrupt in two years, social security trust fund will be bankrupt in five years, social security total will be bankrupt in probably 16, 17 years. Those are worst-case scenarios by the trustees of both those organizations. We can
  7. Pres. Obama Budget, Comments on 'Best Looking' A.G., Draw Criticism

    Fri, 5 Apr 2013

    at the white house and jon, this is about cuts to social security and medicare, considered a risky move. Reporter retirees and reducing the am cost of living increases for social security . These are the two most cherished programs for democrats

    Social Security found at 0:17

    is at the white house and jon, this is about cuts to social security and medicare, considered a risky move. Reporter: That's right, robin. Something we've never seen from a democratic president in the budget that will come out next week, I am told the president will include cuts to medicare for wealthy retirees and reducing the am cost of living increases for social security . These are the two most cherished programs for democrats, of course, the budget also says that he would only do this if
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