Fed Chief Sends Warning on Budget 
New York Times - Jan 18 1:24 PM
The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke, warned today that looming deficits in the Social Security and Medicare programs posed long-term threats to the nation?s economy.Save

Mohave Daily News: News-front 
Mohave Valley News - Jan 20 2:33 AM
Business ( top ) Bernanke issues warning WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned on Thursday the economy could be gravely hurt if Social Security and Medicare aren’t revamped, and he urged lawmakers to tackle the nation’s thorny fiscal issues sooner rather than later.Save

Bush to offer tax proposals to cover uninsured / Health care plan likely to draw fire from labor, business 
San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 21 4:04 AM
President Bush intends to use the State of the Union address on Tuesday to battle the rising cost of health care with a one-two punch: tax breaks to help low-income people buy health insurance and tax increases for workers whose health plans cost more than… Save

Senate urged to act on Social Security, Medicare as baby boomers retire 
Wisconsin State Journal - Jan 19 8:07 PM
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned on Thursday that the economy could be gravely hurt if Social Security and Medicare aren’t revamped, and he urged lawmakers to tackle the nation’s thorny fiscal issues sooner rather than later.Save

Holds lead in poll 
The Buffalo News - Jan 21 6:07 AM
And despite the onslaught of publicity surrounding Obama’s entry into the race, Clinton remains the clear front-runner for the Democratic nomination. A Washington Post/ABC News poll released Saturday showed Clinton with the support of 41 percent of Democratic primary voters.Save

A FLORIDA ICON 
Orlando Sentinel - Jan 21 2:59 AM
George Smathers, Cold War senator who befriended Kennedy, dies at 93 Former U.S. Sen. George A. Smathers, a polished, dashing politician who forged friendships with presidents, waged war against communism, resisted civil-rights legislation and was an early voice cautioning of Fidel Castro’s rise to power, died Saturday. He was 93. Save

The VA model for Medicare 
The Providence Journal - Jan 19 2:39 PM
SENIORS ARE HAPPY with the Medicare drug benefit, so why change it? Thats the line we keep hearing from Republicans opposed to letting the government negotiate Medicare drug prices.Save

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