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Rural America posts first-ever loss in population

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:49:01 -0400

WASHINGTON - Living in a rural Nevada town, Moe Royels recalls a more bustling time years ago when retirees poured in to enjoy the warm desert climate, nearby casinos and quiet community. But soon boom turned to bust, and years after the recession ended, Royels still wonders if things will ever fully turn around in small towns like his.

A respite for Medicare; Social Security no worse

Fri, 31 May 2013 16:27:11 -0400

WASHINGTON - Medicare's long-term health is starting to look a little better, the government said Friday, but both Social Security and Medicare are still wobbling toward insolvency within two decades if Congress and the president don't find a way to shore up the trust funds established to take care of older Americans.

Nekritz: House pension plan 'certain, predictable'

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:18:46 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - The House sponsor of Illinois pension reform acknowledges a union group's contention that a rival Senate proposal would save substantial money off of health care costs.

AGING AMERICA: Seeking softer retirement landing

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:29:38 -0400

MUSCATINE, Iowa - There is an oft-told story about what happens when a worker at the Stanley Consultants engineering firm decides to retire.

State workers anxious as lawmakers debate pensions

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:48:17 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - An Illinois agency manager might have to delay retirement. A former university secretary wonders if she'll have to cancel vacations. A state office assistant fears he won't be able to afford the medical care his wife needs.