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Social Security Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute
Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to provide the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive recipient data; the White House replaced her with Leland Dudek, while also nominating Frank Bisignano for the position.
Social Security Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute
Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to provide the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive recipient data; the White House replaced her with Leland Dudek, while also nominating Frank Bisignano for the position.
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40% Bias Score
SSA Acting Commissioner Resigns Amidst DOGE Data Access Dispute
Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned following a dispute with DOGE employees over access to sensitive personal data; Leland Dudek replaced her, pledging transparency and promising an investigation by the Inspector General.
SSA Acting Commissioner Resigns Amidst DOGE Data Access Dispute
Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned following a dispute with DOGE employees over access to sensitive personal data; Leland Dudek replaced her, pledging transparency and promising an investigation by the Inspector General.
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52% Bias Score
Social Security Head Resigns After DOGE Data Dispute
Michelle King, the head of the Social Security Administration, resigned after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive data of over 70 million Americans, including bank information, social security numbers, and medical records; Leland Dudek replaced her.
Social Security Head Resigns After DOGE Data Dispute
Michelle King, the head of the Social Security Administration, resigned after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive data of over 70 million Americans, including bank information, social security numbers, and medical records; Leland Dudek replaced her.
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56% Bias Score
French Business Leader Open to Higher Retirement Age, with Conditions
The head of France's CPME, Amir Reza-Tofighi, is open to discussing a 64-year-old retirement age, conditional on an indexation mechanism to life expectancy and aligning CSG taxes on retirees with those of active workers, as part of the government's review of the 2023 pension reform.
French Business Leader Open to Higher Retirement Age, with Conditions
The head of France's CPME, Amir Reza-Tofighi, is open to discussing a 64-year-old retirement age, conditional on an indexation mechanism to life expectancy and aligning CSG taxes on retirees with those of active workers, as part of the government's review of the 2023 pension reform.
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36% Bias Score
Conflicting Views on US Federal Spending Create Policy Challenges
A January 2023 AP-NORC poll of 1,147 U.S. adults reveals conflicting views on federal spending: while most believe the government overspends, strong majorities also want increased funding for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other social programs, creating a challenge for lawmakers.
Conflicting Views on US Federal Spending Create Policy Challenges
A January 2023 AP-NORC poll of 1,147 U.S. adults reveals conflicting views on federal spending: while most believe the government overspends, strong majorities also want increased funding for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other social programs, creating a challenge for lawmakers.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Unsubstantiated Claims of Government Misuse of Funds
During a White House appearance, Elon Musk made several unsubstantiated claims: alleging \$50 million in US funds were misused for condoms (disputed by the aid agency), questioning former USAID administrator Samantha Power's net worth increase (unsupported by evidence), and claiming that Social Secu...
Musk's Unsubstantiated Claims of Government Misuse of Funds
During a White House appearance, Elon Musk made several unsubstantiated claims: alleging \$50 million in US funds were misused for condoms (disputed by the aid agency), questioning former USAID administrator Samantha Power's net worth increase (unsupported by evidence), and claiming that Social Secu...
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16% Bias Score
SSA Head Resigns After Refusal to Grant Access to Sensitive Data
Michelle King, head of the Social Security Administration, resigned after refusing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's request for access to sensitive data including Americans' bank information, Social Security numbers, and medical records; Frank Bisignano has been nominated as her rep...
SSA Head Resigns After Refusal to Grant Access to Sensitive Data
Michelle King, head of the Social Security Administration, resigned after refusing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's request for access to sensitive data including Americans' bank information, Social Security numbers, and medical records; Frank Bisignano has been nominated as her rep...
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52% Bias Score
Social Security Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute
Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to provide the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive recipient data; Leland Dudek replaced her, while President Trump nominated Frank Bisignano.
Social Security Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute
Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to provide the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive recipient data; Leland Dudek replaced her, while President Trump nominated Frank Bisignano.
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60% Bias Score
French Senate Approves 2025 Social Security Budget with €22.1 Billion Deficit
The French Senate approved the 2025 Social Security budget on Monday, with a €22.1 billion deficit, following concessions to opposition parties and the censure of the previous government; the budget includes increased health spending and a new penalty for missed medical appointments.
French Senate Approves 2025 Social Security Budget with €22.1 Billion Deficit
The French Senate approved the 2025 Social Security budget on Monday, with a €22.1 billion deficit, following concessions to opposition parties and the censure of the previous government; the budget includes increased health spending and a new penalty for missed medical appointments.
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36% Bias Score
Centrelink Boost for 5 Million Australians in March
Over 5 million Australians will receive a Centrelink payment boost in March 2024 due to indexation, impacting Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payments, Commonwealth Rent Assistance, and JobSeeker; however, JobSeeker's increase will be smaller next year because inflation has moderated.
Centrelink Boost for 5 Million Australians in March
Over 5 million Australians will receive a Centrelink payment boost in March 2024 due to indexation, impacting Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payments, Commonwealth Rent Assistance, and JobSeeker; however, JobSeeker's increase will be smaller next year because inflation has moderated.
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44% Bias Score
MND Diagnosis Leaves Shinty Player Facing Financial Crisis
Former shinty captain Lachlan Campbell, 47, from Spean Bridge, was diagnosed with MND three years ago, forcing him to give up his joinery business and struggle to access financial support, highlighting the significant financial burden the disease places on families.
MND Diagnosis Leaves Shinty Player Facing Financial Crisis
Former shinty captain Lachlan Campbell, 47, from Spean Bridge, was diagnosed with MND three years ago, forcing him to give up his joinery business and struggle to access financial support, highlighting the significant financial burden the disease places on families.
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24% Bias Score
Two-Thirds of Renting Australian Retirees Live in Poverty
A new report reveals that two-thirds of renting retirees in Australia live below the poverty line, a figure set to worsen as younger generations, facing a housing crisis, age into retirement without owning their homes. The report calls for a 50 percent increase in rental assistance.
Two-Thirds of Renting Australian Retirees Live in Poverty
A new report reveals that two-thirds of renting retirees in Australia live below the poverty line, a figure set to worsen as younger generations, facing a housing crisis, age into retirement without owning their homes. The report calls for a 50 percent increase in rental assistance.
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44% Bias Score
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