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Ask Rusty: We have several questions about Social Security

Ask Rusty: We have several questions about Social Security

Ask Rusty: We have several questions about Social Security

We have several questions about Social SecurityDear Rusty: My coffee conversations among a group of friends have resulted in several questions about Social Security: 1. What happens to the Social Security account of someone who dies before retirement age.

Loss of funding will affect LPB broadcasting in Louisiana

National funding challenges affecting PBS would have a ripple effect in Louisiana, negatively impacting the mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB), according to LPB President and CEO, Clarence Copeland. Copeland spoke after a rescissions package was presented to Congress on Tuesday, June 3.

Hey America! Let’s take a breath!

We’re activists from different parties, and both are appalled by the violence in Los Angeles. As Senator Fetterman said, there is no excuse for the violence, and it should be condemned.We should navigate this moment carefully. That’s the thing about conflict.

Speaker Johnson will address session of Israeli Knesset

Speaker Johnson will travel to address a special session of the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem on Sunday, June 22.“It will be one of the highest honors of my life to address the Israeli Knesset at this fateful moment. Our ties run deeper than military partnerships and trade agreements.
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I’m a Retired Veteran; Why must I pay for Medicare?Dear Rusty: I’m a retired Navy veteran who is going to be turning 65 years old this year. My question is concerning mandatory Medicare sign-up requirements.
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Will “DOGE” Hurt our Social Security or Medicare Benefits?by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensAsk Rusty – Will “DOGE” Hurt our Social Security or Medicare Benefits?
American energy dominance starts at home; Louisiana must lead, not follow

American energy dominance starts at home; Louisiana must lead, not follow

American energy dominance starts at home; Louisiana must lead, not follow

American Energy Dominance Starts Here at Home. Louisiana Must Lead, Not Litigate.President Trump’s recent executive order on “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach” sends a clear message: states must stop weaponizing lawsuits against the very industry that powers our nation.
Reader wishes best for new Pope Leo XIV

Reader wishes best for new Pope Leo XIV

Reader wishes best for new Pope Leo XIV

Dear Editor:I indeed wish the best for new Pope Leo XIV. Many commentators have said that he has potential for many years ahead. Quite true as far as actuarialtables go.However, I am mindful that when I was a teenager in 1978, Pope John Paul I was elected pope.He served for a fateful 33 days.