Welfare Economics

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CBO Now Sees Social Security’s Retirement Trust Fund Depleted in 2032

The shorter timeline increases pressure on lawmakers to raise revenue or trim benefits.

Rep. Brandon Gill Calls Somalis a 'Net Drain' in Viral Interview

Telangana Implements SC Sub-Categorisation as CM Calls It a First

DWP Names 12-Member Panel to Co-Produce Timms Review of PIP

Timms’ PIP Review Advances With First In-Person Steering Group Meeting This Week

Jagan Escalates Campaign Against TDP Government With 'Jagan 2.0' and Statewide Padayatra

At Davos, Trump Cites Minnesota Fraud Probes to Push Tighter Immigration

Peru Advances Contigo S/300 Pension to Early February After Heavy Rains

Haryana CM Saini Blames AAP, Congress for Punjab 'Crisis,' Questions Flood Relief Claims

Commentary Tracks Minnesota Fraud Probes, $9 Billion Estimate, and Walz’s Exit

UK Confirms 2026 Motability Tax Overhaul With VAT on Top‑Ups and Narrowed IPT Exemption

DWP Sets April 6 Start for Lower Universal Credit Health Payment, ESA Move by March

UK Makes Help to Save Permanent, With Wider Access From 2028

USDA Clears 18 State Waivers to Curb SNAP ‘Junk Food’ Purchases Under MAHA

USDA Clears Six More States to Limit SNAP Purchases of Soda, Candy and Energy Drinks

Universal Credit Claimant Says Work Leaves Her Worse Off as Labour Reviews Welfare

Jharkhand BJP Unveils 22-Page Chargesheet Accusing Soren Government of Broken Guarantees

UK Welfare Caseload Tops 5 Million as Ministers Weigh Targeted DWP Clampdown

Assam CM Touts Role in Bihar’s Rs 10,000 Women’s Scheme Under Credit and Timing Scrutiny

SNAP Benefits Resume After Shutdown, Yet Millions Still Await Full November Aid