The Senate is set for a final vote on a bipartisan bill to boost Social Security payments for nearly 3 million public employees by eliminating reductions in benefits, despite concerns about straining Social Security Trust Funds. The bill repeals two provisions, adding $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years and hastening the program’s insolvency date. While opponents acknowledge the unfairness to retirees, they express concerns about the program’s overall sustainability and the strain on the Social Security Administration’s limited resources.
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Video shows Grand Canyon wildfire smoke forming huge pyrocumulus cloud as dry conditions fuel flames
The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona, which began on July 4, has expanded to over 105,000 acres and is only 4% contained, exacerbated by dry conditions and high winds. A timelapse video captured a pyrocumulus cloud formation, highlighting the fire's intense heat and the health risks of wildfire smoke, prompting officials to advise residents to stay indoors and wear masks if necessary. Want More Context? 🔎
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