Social Security News

Court papers filed in Los Angeles reveal that the 81-year-old Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, monthly expenses are $20,000, but he receives only $1,700 from the state.

In a closed door meeting with House Democrats this morning, President Obama made an impassioned appeal for what he called "a big moment in history," urging passage of the health care reform bill.

Now that Halloween is over, the most frightening prospect for some adults has nothing to do with ghosts or goblins.

For the second time in 14 years, a Parkersburg lawyer has pleaded guilty to criminal charges stemming from his failure to pay taxes.

Therea s good news tonight for the statea s jobless. The President signed legislation to keep unemployment checks flowing to people at risk of running out or who have already exhausted their benefits.

Chinese civil servants will be evaluated in an improved and more democratic way, Xinhua cited an official with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security as saying on Thursday.

An upstate New York man has been sentenced to six months in jail for hiding his dead 98-year-old mother in a freezer and cashing her government retirement checks.

CHICAGO - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that the standard monthly Part B premium will be $110.50 in 2010.

Non-fatal claims of accidents at work decreased by 16.9% in the third quarter this year when compared to the corresponding period last year.

Even though the economy is still suffering and many small businesses won't be hiring for some time, some companies are thinking about taking on more workers.

Homeless veterans can get a hot meal, clothing, a flu shot and other help at the annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down at the Denver National Guard Armory.

The Colorado Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the legality of an identity theft investigation against hundreds of suspected illegal immigrants who were filing taxes, without having valid Social Security numbers.

Because the rate of inflation for 2009 has effectively been zero, the Social Security Administration has announced that Social Security payments will stay flat for 2010.

Federal agents say they're searching for a Clarke County preacher who's facing arson charges in connection with a fire at his church.

In 2001, the federal budget was in the black. Projections during President George W. Bush's first year of office put the government on track to run an annual surplus of more than $300 billion within a few years.

Billions are spent on bailouts, which are used to pay disgraceful salaries to CEOs and other executives, and on top of that, hefty bonuses are also handed out.

Another scam warning has been issued to Michiana residents. The Indiana State Police said a "jury duty" scam has now been reported in 11 states, and is an attempt by the crooks to steal your identity.

The Montana Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a state law that allows insurance companies to cut off workers' compensation payments for those suffering permanent total disability when the disabled party is eligible for Social Security retirement benefits.

Applications for Wisconsin energy assistance will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Aging and Disability Resource Center, Centralia Center, Rapids Mall.

I'm thoroughly disgusted with our elected officials and what is happening to our country.