News For, By and About People
By Dr. Daneen Skube
There will be no raise for Social Security recipients next year and one of the nation’s retirees (aka my Mom) responded to the bad news with an expected comment: “that stinks!” I had to explain to her that because the government uses inflation data to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and overall prices were essentially flat from a year ago, she, along with over 60 million Americans who currently receive Social Security retirement benefits, will not get a bump in pay next year. That means most seniors will be stuck with an average monthly check of $1,341 ($2,212 for retired couples who are both receiving benefits).
In a public post to M. Allen that was shared 131 times on Facebook, man that was shot allegedly leaves last words.
On Thursday December 24, 2015 at 7:38 pm., Lansing Police personnel responded to the 5900 block of Selfridge, in southwest Lansing, for a report of a home invasion in progress where a man was seen entering a window of the home.
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On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 3:43pm, Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the report of a home invasion in progress at 300 N. Meridian Rd. in Ingham Township. Photos |
Andrea Rodríguez works to empower Latinos and her journey gives many food for thought.
Winter Solstice, Cusco, Peru.
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