Tag: Social Security
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Labour abandons disability benefit cuts: PIP review shelved
Labour shifts stance on disability benefits and welfare savings In a notable turn for UK welfare policy, Labour has faced criticism and cautious praise as it confirms that its flagship Personal Independence Payments (PIP) review will not target reductions in the scheme’s cost. After months of debate about how to rein in soaring disability benefits,…
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US Government Shutdown: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and What Comes Next
What’s happening right now The United States government began a full shutdown at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement. Democrats, led in part by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, want any stopgap funding measure to include an extension of enhanced ACA premium tax credits. President Donald…
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US Government Shutdown: What Still Runs, What Closes
Overview The United States is facing a formal government shutdown after Congress failed to pass a funding package, marking the first time in nearly seven years that funding has lapsed. With political wrangling over a budget package tied to health care and other priorities, the lapse in funding means non‑essential federal operations pause while essential…
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US Government Shutdown: What Stays Open and What Closes
Overview of the Shutdown The United States faces a government shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding package. In such pauses, the government designates certain operations as essential while others pause, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal workers and the services the public relies on. This article outlines what typically continues, what may…
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US Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Bill Stalls in Congress
Rising Threat of a U.S. Government Shutdown As the fiscal year ends, the risk of a government shutdown looms large. A temporary funding bill introduced in the Senate failed to secure broader support, leaving Congress without a clear path to avert a lapse in federal spending. White House talks on Monday did not yield an…
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Conafer President Arrested in Flagrante Delicto During INSS CPMI Hearing
Overview of the Incident The president of Conafer, the Confederation of Family Farmers and Rural Entrepreneurs, was arrested in flagrante delicto in the early hours of Tuesday while testifying before Brazil’s CPMI on the INSS. Carlos Roberto Ferreira Lopes, who leads Conafer, was detained during his deposition after investigators allege he lied to the parliamentary…
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Exploring the PF’s Actions Against INSS Fraud: A Case Study
Introduction In a significant crackdown on fraud within Brazil’s pension system, the Polícia Federal (PF) has made headlines recently with the arrest of two prominent figures implicated in a scheme diverting funds from the Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS). This article delves into the details surrounding these arrests and the implications of the ongoing…
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PF Arrests ‘Careca do INSS’ in Pension Fraud Operation
Introduction In a significant move to tackle pension fraud, the Polícia Federal (PF) conducted an operation that led to the arrest of businessman Antônio Carlos Camilo Antunes, famously known as “Careca do INSS”, along with his associate Maurício Camisotti. This operation underscores the ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of the Instituto Nacional do Seguro…
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Operation Against INSS Fraud: Arrest of Careca do INSS
Introduction to the INSS Fraud Operation On Friday, a significant operation led by the Federal Police resulted in the arrest of Antônio Carlos Camilo Antunes, popularly known as “Careca do INSS”, along with his business partner Maurício Camisotti. This operation targets a network involved in fraudulent activities related to the Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social…
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Unraveling the CPMI do INSS: Insights from the Investigation
Understanding the CPMI do INSS The CPMI do INSS, or the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into the National Institute of Social Security, has recently garnered attention due to allegations surrounding improper deductions from pension payments. These revelations, unveiled by senator Fabiano Contarato from the Workers’ Party (PT), cast a shadow over the actions taken by…