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Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

New Social Security Proposal Deals Higher Earners a Harsh Blow

Capping Social Security benefits for higher earners is proposed to address funding shortfalls, but its likelihood of passing is low.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Wealth Taxes Will Barely Slow Inequality. So Why Do the Super-Rich Resist Them?

Extreme wealth concentration undermines democracy and sustainability, driving political momentum for taxing the ultra‑rich to reduce inequality.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Will he? Won't he? Do the King of the North's antics remind you of anyone? | Marina Hyde

Andy Burnham is the focus of leadership speculation, projecting a bold image but offering limited policy detail while facing mixed reactions across Westminster and the public.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Backlash from Labour MPs to Burnham leadership ambitions

Burnham has criticised the Labour government in a series of interviews, and says he has been contacted by Labour MPs urging him to stand. But the majority of Labour MPs who replied after being contacted by the BBC said they were against such a move. Speaking to BBC North West, Sir Keir said he would not "get drawn into commenting on the personal ambitions of the mayor".
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Lib Dems should ditch Ed Davey's stunts and talk policy, survey finds

Liberal Democrats risk appearing unserious because of Ed Davey's stunts and must present a serious, properly costed policy programme to broaden voter support.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
9 months ago

Can California Democrats require ICE agents to unmask and show IDs?

Proposals seek to prohibit federal immigration agents from hiding their identities during enforcement actions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago

Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss Saving Us From Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Scott Stringer proposes new policies to enhance road safety by reducing reckless driving and expanding safe transport infrastructure.
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