News Topic - Social Security

DISD faulted for using fake Social Security numbers that weren't updated
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DallasNews.com  –  Nov 14, 2008 05:03 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Texas: Dallas-Fort Worth

Couple pleads to Social Security theft
A Rapid City man has admitted to collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security disability payments while working as a full-time truck driver. His wife, who owned the trucking company, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.
The Rapid City Journal  –  Nov 14, 2008 05:02 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: South Dakota: Rapid City

Homeless program works, officials say
In nine months, 20 participants in the Project Safe Home pilot program have made a lot of progress, county officials say.Alcohol use has dropped. Participants are receiving Social Security and Veterans Administration benefits, along with medical, dental and vision care.Several have reconnected with ... more »
Argus Leader  –  Nov 14, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: South Dakota: Sioux Falls

Transportation chief weathering ethics allegations
Georgia Commissioner of Transportation Gena Evans tenure with the agency survived a closed-door meeting Thursday to discuss charges of ethical wrongdoing during two previous stints in state government. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:49:51 GMTU.S. Steel to cut 90 at Granite City workshttp://www.bizjournals.com/ ... more »
bizjournals.com  –  Nov 14, 2008 03:20 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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School employees hurt by benefit ruling
A federal decision that would force Missouri’s public school employees to pay into Social Security would have major implications for Columbia Public Schools.
ColumbiaTribune.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 10:54 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Columbia-Jefferson City

Study to test Nashville's carbon footprint
Mayor Karl Dean is looking to the skies to help green Nashville. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:56:26 GMTBordenave to leave Girls Inc.http://www.bizjournals.com/ct/rc/30414/www.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2008/11/10/daily50.html?ana=from_rssAfter 20 years leading Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region, Te ... more »
bizjournals.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 8:20 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Employment organizations go where the jobs are as economy changes
Job fair organizers all agree on one type of company thats still hiring. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:07:53 GMTSprint offers voluntary buyout packageshttp://www.bizjournals.com/ct/rc/30414/www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/stories/2008/11/10/daily34.html?ana=from_rssSprint Nextel Corp. is offering employees vol ... more »
bizjournals.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 2:20 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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New charges filed in Corning cremation
RED BLUFF — A Tehama County mother and son accused of cremating a dead relative on a makeshift barbecue and later cashing her retirement and Social Security checks could learn later this month whether they will stand trial on newly filed grand theft charges.
Redding Record Searchlight  –  Nov 13, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: California: Chico

Social Security Lite
A social insecurity scheme by Teresa Ghilarducci, a professor at the New School for Social Research, to eliminate the preferential tax treatment of 401(k) accounts will rob from the people and kill their dreams for a secure retirement.
PittsburghLive.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 05:55 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh

SSA: Too many in schools not paying tax
Washington -- A new decision from the Social Security Administration could jeopardize retirement benefits for thousands of Missouri public school employees.
News-Leader.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Springfield