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Musk Presents Chart Alleging Surge in Non-Citizen Social Security Numbers
At a Wisconsin political rally, Elon Musk and Antonio Gracias presented a chart claiming over 2 million non-citizen Social Security numbers were issued in FY2024, raising concerns about data accuracy and political motivations.
Musk Presents Chart Alleging Surge in Non-Citizen Social Security Numbers
At a Wisconsin political rally, Elon Musk and Antonio Gracias presented a chart claiming over 2 million non-citizen Social Security numbers were issued in FY2024, raising concerns about data accuracy and political motivations.
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60% Bias Score
France Cuts Sick Leave Payments, Shifting Costs to Complementary Insurance
France's social security daily sick leave indemnity will drop to a maximum of 41.47 euros gross from April 1st, impacting those earning above 1.4 times the minimum wage, although most are covered by complementary insurance; the government expects 600 million euros in savings.
France Cuts Sick Leave Payments, Shifting Costs to Complementary Insurance
France's social security daily sick leave indemnity will drop to a maximum of 41.47 euros gross from April 1st, impacting those earning above 1.4 times the minimum wage, although most are covered by complementary insurance; the government expects 600 million euros in savings.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Pension System Passes Initial Sustainability Review
Spain's Fiscal Authority (Airef) reported that the pension system's income is sufficient, requiring no further adjustments, based on positive employment data (21 million contributors, 12% drop in temporary work) and the 2021-2023 pension reforms; however, long-term sustainability beyond 2050 remains...
Spain's Pension System Passes Initial Sustainability Review
Spain's Fiscal Authority (Airef) reported that the pension system's income is sufficient, requiring no further adjustments, based on positive employment data (21 million contributors, 12% drop in temporary work) and the 2021-2023 pension reforms; however, long-term sustainability beyond 2050 remains...
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52% Bias Score
Social Security Changes Spark Anxiety Among Iowa Seniors
In North Liberty, Iowa, concerns about Social Security are growing as the agency faces staff cuts, increased wait times, and new identity verification rules, impacting millions of recipients, including Anne Bacon, who relies on the benefits for her brother's care.
Social Security Changes Spark Anxiety Among Iowa Seniors
In North Liberty, Iowa, concerns about Social Security are growing as the agency faces staff cuts, increased wait times, and new identity verification rules, impacting millions of recipients, including Anne Bacon, who relies on the benefits for her brother's care.
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48% Bias Score
Court reinstates worker's disability benefits after missed appointment
The Basque Country's High Court of Justice reinstated a worker's temporary disability benefits, revoked on October 3, 2023, after he missed a medical appointment due to illness, finding his subsequent actions sufficiently justified.
Court reinstates worker's disability benefits after missed appointment
The Basque Country's High Court of Justice reinstated a worker's temporary disability benefits, revoked on October 3, 2023, after he missed a medical appointment due to illness, finding his subsequent actions sufficiently justified.
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32% Bias Score
Social Security Delays In-Person ID Checks by Two Weeks
The Social Security Administration delayed its new policy requiring in-person identity checks for millions of beneficiaries by two weeks, to April 14, exempting Medicare, disability, and Supplemental Security Income applications; however, concerns remain about access and impact on vulnerable populat...
Social Security Delays In-Person ID Checks by Two Weeks
The Social Security Administration delayed its new policy requiring in-person identity checks for millions of beneficiaries by two weeks, to April 14, exempting Medicare, disability, and Supplemental Security Income applications; however, concerns remain about access and impact on vulnerable populat...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Proposes Pension Indexation Reform Based on Real Spending
The Russian State Duma proposes reforming pension indexation, shifting from overall inflation to pensioners' actual spending on necessities like food and medicine, addressing the current system's failure to reflect the reality of rising living costs for seniors, exemplified by a 22% increase in esse...
Russia Proposes Pension Indexation Reform Based on Real Spending
The Russian State Duma proposes reforming pension indexation, shifting from overall inflation to pensioners' actual spending on necessities like food and medicine, addressing the current system's failure to reflect the reality of rising living costs for seniors, exemplified by a 22% increase in esse...
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48% Bias Score
Transavia's 'Peak-Valley' Contracts Raise Concerns About Dutch Labor Laws
Hundreds of Transavia cabin crew members utilize "peak-valley" contracts, receiving 75% of their salaries as unemployment benefits for 6 weeks annually while maintaining a job search obligation; this practice costs millions of euros and raises concerns regarding labor laws.
Transavia's 'Peak-Valley' Contracts Raise Concerns About Dutch Labor Laws
Hundreds of Transavia cabin crew members utilize "peak-valley" contracts, receiving 75% of their salaries as unemployment benefits for 6 weeks annually while maintaining a job search obligation; this practice costs millions of euros and raises concerns regarding labor laws.
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52% Bias Score
UK Parliament to Vote on Disability Benefit Cuts Amidst Lack of Employment Impact Data
The UK Parliament is to vote on Labour's disability benefit cuts before receiving an employment impact assessment, potentially pushing 300,000 people into poverty, despite a promised £1bn support package; the vote is expected before the end of July, while the assessment is expected in late October.
UK Parliament to Vote on Disability Benefit Cuts Amidst Lack of Employment Impact Data
The UK Parliament is to vote on Labour's disability benefit cuts before receiving an employment impact assessment, potentially pushing 300,000 people into poverty, despite a promised £1bn support package; the vote is expected before the end of July, while the assessment is expected in late October.
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48% Bias Score
Spain to Reinstate Single Tax Refunds for Former Mutual Society Retirees
The Spanish Treasury announced it will reinstate single-payment refunds for approximately €6 billion in overpaid income tax owed to retirees of former mutual societies, reversing a December 2024 decision due to a high volume of claims, as per a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
Spain to Reinstate Single Tax Refunds for Former Mutual Society Retirees
The Spanish Treasury announced it will reinstate single-payment refunds for approximately €6 billion in overpaid income tax owed to retirees of former mutual societies, reversing a December 2024 decision due to a high volume of claims, as per a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
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24% Bias Score
DOGE Restructures Social Security, Bypassing Congress Amidst Bipartisan Outcry
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration by closing offices, reducing phone services, requiring in-person visits, and failing to notify key Senate Republicans, prompting bipartisan criticism and concern over reduced access to benefits.
DOGE Restructures Social Security, Bypassing Congress Amidst Bipartisan Outcry
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration by closing offices, reducing phone services, requiring in-person visits, and failing to notify key Senate Republicans, prompting bipartisan criticism and concern over reduced access to benefits.
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48% Bias Score
SSA Revises In-Person Identity Verification Policy for Benefit Applicants
The Social Security Administration revised its policy requiring in-person identity verification for benefit applicants, exempting Medicare, disability, and supplemental income applicants unable to use the online system and delaying implementation to April 14th, addressing concerns from advocates and...
SSA Revises In-Person Identity Verification Policy for Benefit Applicants
The Social Security Administration revised its policy requiring in-person identity verification for benefit applicants, exempting Medicare, disability, and supplemental income applicants unable to use the online system and delaying implementation to April 14th, addressing concerns from advocates and...
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48% Bias Score
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