Veterans get social housing priority in rule change

Councils will now have to put veterans at the top of the list for social housing and waive rules requiring a local connection.

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Senate may soon vote on a bill to change certain Social Security rules. Here's what to know

In the final days of this congressional session, the Senate could vote to nix rules affecting certain pensioners that have been in place for decades.
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Potential changes in Social Security benefits could impact millions of Americans

Many Americans could soon see a change in their Social Security benefits. As early as Tuesday, the Senate could vote on a bipartisan bill that would repeal certain benefit reductions for millions ...
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Social Security retirement age set to change in 2025

Among the changes Social Security recipients will see in 2025 is a higher full retirement age.
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Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...
The Hill - 6d
Banned LGBT military veterans to get up to £70,000 in compensation

Ministers will announce that veterans can apply to have their rank restored and discharge reason amended.
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White House outlines priorities for last 42 days

White House chief of staff Jeff Zients on Monday outlined the priorities for President Biden’s final days in office, highlighting that another student debt cancellation announcement is forthcoming ...
The Hill - Dec. 9
Recovery of journalist Austin Tice top priority in Syria, White House says

Former US marine was abducted in August 2012 while reporting on uprising against Bashar al-Assad. The White House is declaring the recovery of the American journalist Austin Tice a “top priority” ...
The Guardian - Dec. 9
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?

Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.
CBS News - Dec. 4
FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations

The FIA wants to limit the ways its leadership can be held to account for bad governance after allegations were made against its president.
BBC News - Dec. 3