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Petition to cut mobilization age to 55 gets 25,000 votes

A petition on the Cabinet of Ministers website calling for the upper age limit for mobilization to be lowered to 55 has gathered the number of votes needed for consideration, according to the government's petition platform.

Petition to cut mobilization age to 55 gets 25,000 votes

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Social Security announces cost of living increase for 2027

The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is the largest since 2023. Here's how it will impact the typical benefit check starting early next year.

  • Social Security raises 2027 benefits by 3.6% to combat inflation
  • COLA based on CPI-W reflects 3.7% September inflation rise
  • Critics say increase may not fully restore seniors' purchasing power

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