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When Will My Disability Become My Regular Social Security?Dear Rusty: I hope you can answer this question. I’m currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits, and I will be turning 65 in February 2026.

Senate bill ends government payments to dead Americans

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.)’s Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, which would save hard-earned taxpayer money by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away.

Election Fraud

Paper ballots and limited absentee balloting in our election? That’s what the president is calling for. Does he have a point?The overwhelming majority of democratic countries require paper ballots in their elections.

USDA accepts acres for Conservation Reserve Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced acceptance of 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2025 General, Continuous, Grassland, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program enrollments.According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), about 25.

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Should my spouse be getting half of my Social Security amount?Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month from Social Security while my husband receives only approximately $750 monthly.

Adhere to safe digging practices and call 811

When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to Louisiana 811, the local 811 center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Requests can also be made online at www.louisiana811.c om.

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Should I Claim Social Security Early Because it is Going Bankrupt?Dear Rusty: My best friend is going to be 62 and wants to begin taking her Social Security immediately.

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23

In 1955, under the leadership of President General Gertrude Caraway, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution made its own resolution designating Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week.