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Raising retirement age hurts poor, low-income workersWASHINGTON - Raising the retirement age for Social Security would disproportionately hurt low-income workers and minorities, and increase disability claims by older people unable to work, government auditors told Congress. More » |
Rangel censure specter draws sadness, scorn in NYNEW YORK - The prospect of a public scolding in Washington for Rep. Charles Rangel over ethics violations has drawn both sadness and scorn in his Harlem neighborhood, where he was just re-elected with 81 percent of the vote and remains an icon to residents who say they'll be the ones to decide his political fate. More » |
TSA chief says no change in screening policyWASHINGTON - Air travelers buoyed by President Barack Obama's request for his national security team to consider less intrusive airport screenings shouldn't expect anything different at airports soon. More » |
Delius Doherty added a bit of flavor to 'Chorus Line'When ?A Chorus Line? first opened in 1975, many theatergoers were rightly concerned about "token black characters" in the arts. In fact, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical has only one African American character in it, albeit a memorable featured part. More » |
