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Why a fast Supreme Court ruling on health-care law might benefit Obama

The Obama administration says it did not consider politics when it asked for a ruling from the US Supreme Court on its health-care law. To be sure, both parties will hope to spin a positive story from the result.
The Simple Dollar
Retirement at 65? But it's the new 45!

When the retirement age was set at 65, Americans had a shorter lifespan. So now, maybe we'd do best to stay productive a little longer.
Health-care repeal fails in Senate: What's the next GOP target?

The Senate rejected a bid to repeal Obama's health-care law on a party-line vote Wednesday. The GOP is ratcheting up pressure on potentially vulnerable Senate Democrats in 2012.
Economist Mom
Still no COLA, but Granny may get a bonus anyway

Cost-of-living-adjustments to Social Security payments depend on changes to the Consumer Price Index. The CPI isn't moving, but politicians want to give seniors more, anyway.
November election: Virginia race shows what Democrats are up against

House Democrats are trying to defend their record from GOP attacks. Here’s a closer look at a Virginia race, featuring freshman Rep. Gerald Connolly (D) and GOP challenger Keith Fimian, which could figure big in the November election.
Will the health care reform law last after 2010 election?

The health care reform bill received no support from the Republican party, and faces a battle for its life if the GOP gains a majority after the 2010 election.
Unemployed for six months or more – and still looking for a job

The number of long-term unemployed – 6.1 million – is the most since the US started keeping track in 1948. Here is a look at some of these people as they search for a job.
The Vote
Obama Hawaii-bound after getting Christmas wish on health care bill

'These are big reforms,' Obama said of the Senate health care bill approved Thursday, before fleeing snow-encased Washington for Hawaii.
Seniors on Social Security likely to get a bonus check

There won’t be a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. But lawmakers of both parties – and Obama – want to help Social Security recipients during tough economic times.