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MUNICIPALITIES SAVE $250 MILLION IN HEALTHCARE REFORMS

February 1, 2013
More Than Double Previous EstimatesFEBRUARY 1, 2013: In the 18-months since the passage of Chapter 69, Acts of 2011 ...
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GOVERNOR PROPOSES 3% STATE & TEACHER COLA

January 24, 2013
Budget Also Includes Full GIC FundingJANUARY 24, 2013: Governor Deval Patrick proposed a full 3% COLA increase for eligible state ...
GOVERNOR TO FILE FY14 BUDGET WEDNESDAY

GOVERNOR TO FILE FY14 BUDGET WEDNESDAY

January 22, 2013
Retiree Healthcare Bill Not IncludedJANUARY 22, 2013: When Governor Deval Patrick files his FY 14 Budget proposal on Wednesday, it ...
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State retiree health system needs major reforms

January 16, 2013
Boston Globe EditorialJanuary 16, 2013 Boston Globe EditorialJanuary 16, 2013ONE OF the biggest fiscal challenges for cities and towns is ...
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Chained CPI Is a Vote to Cut Social Security Benefits

January 15, 2013
The following letter was co-authored by Eric Kingson and Nancy Altman, co-chairs of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition ...
PATRICK ENDORSES RETIREE HEALTH COMMISSION REPORT

PATRICK ENDORSES RETIREE HEALTH COMMISSION REPORT

January 13, 2013
Exempts Current Retirees And Includes Strong Retiree ProtectionsJANUARY 11, 2013:  Governor Deval Patrick has endorsed a report by the ...
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GOVERNOR PATRICK ANNOUNCES PLANS TO FILE LEGISLATION TO REFORM RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS

January 12, 2013
Reform Would Tackle Fiscal Challenges Head-On, Save As Much as $20 Billion over the Next 30 Years BOSTON – Friday ...
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Repairs to Medicare

January 7, 2013
By Editorial Board, Sunday, January 6, 6:54 PM By Editorial Board, Sunday, January 6, 6:54 PMON NEW YEAR ...
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Starting March 1: Electronic Payments Are a Must for S.S. Recipients

January 4, 2013
JANUARY 4, 2013: For years, Social Security has stressed the convenience, security, and safety of getting benefit payments electronically. Soon ...
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Special commission recommends changes in health benefits for future retirees

December 22, 2012
December 21, 2012Mass. Teachers Association December 21, 2012Mass. Teachers AssociationLabor representatives and the association representing retired public employees in Massachusetts ...