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Payroll tax cut: It’s not just for the middle class
MSNBC.comDate Published: 12/09/2011
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American Academy of Actuaries Welcomes New General Counsel, Professionalism Director
WASHINGTON – Nov. 30, 2011 – The American Academy of Actuaries announced that Keith Jones has joined its staff as general counsel and director of professionalism. Jones brings…Date Published: 11/30/2011
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Interest group wish list: A window into the challenge for the super committee
Kaiser Health NewsDate Published: 11/14/2011
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‘Retirement Heist’ — Overlooked causes of the retirement crisis
New America Foundation
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 11/07/2011
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NAIC to scrutinize contingent annuities
National Underwriter Life & HealthDate Published: 11/06/2011
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Commentary: Taxing health benefits would make budget problem worse, not better
Roll Call
Topics: Benefits
Date Published: 10/31/2011
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American Academy of Actuaries Announces Cecil Bykerk as Next President-elect
Board of Directors Also Elects Five Officers WASHINGTON — Oct. 28, 2011 — The American Academy of Actuaries board of directors has elected Cecil Bykerk to the position of president-elect….Date Published: 10/28/2011
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Suspension of CLASS program hearing
C-SPANDate Published: 10/26/2011
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American Academy of Actuaries Honors Michael Abroe with Farley Award
WASHINGTON — Oct. 24, 2011 — The American Academy of Actuaries awarded Michael Abroe with the 2011 Jarvis Farley Service Award during a ceremony held earlier today. Abroe is a principal and…Date Published: 10/24/2011
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Sandberg Set to Become President of the American Academy of Actuaries
WASHINGTON — Oct. 24, 2011 — David Sandberg, a vice president and corporate actuary for Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, will begin his term as president of the American…Date Published: 10/24/2011
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American Academy of Actuaries Recognizes Volunteers’ Efforts
WASHINGTON — Oct. 24, 2011 — The American Academy of Actuaries honored three of its volunteers, Steve Alpert, Arnold Dicke, and Stuart Mathewson, for their contributions to the professional…Date Published: 10/24/2011
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American Academy of Actuaries Honors Mary D. Miller with Myers Award
WASHINGTON — Oct. 24, 2011 — The American Academy of Actuaries presented the 2011 Robert J. Myers Award for Public Service to Mary Downey Miller during a ceremony held earlier today. Miller…Date Published: 10/24/2011
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American Academy of Actuaries Issues Discipline Notice
WASHINGTON — Oct. 19, 2011 — The American Academy of Actuaries announced that the following discipline action became effective on Oct. 18, 2011: Disciplinary Notice The Disciplinary…Date Published: 10/19/2011
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Major blow to health care law?
FOX News Channel’s “Special Report with Bret Baier”Date Published: 10/17/2011
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Actuaries Agree With HHS Concerns on CLASS Program
WASHINGTON — Oct. 14, 2011 — In response to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS)…Date Published: 10/14/2011
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American Academy of Actuaries Announces Election of Regular Directors
WASHINGTON — Oct. 7, 2011 — The American Academy of Actuaries announced that its members have elected Mary Bahna-Nolan, Ken Kent, and Catherine Murphy-Barron to fill open regular director…Date Published: 10/07/2011
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FAQ: What factors affect the future Of CLASS
Kaiser Health NewsDate Published: 10/04/2011
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Actuaries to Discuss New Actuarial Research Study on Pension Contribution Challenges
What: The American Academy of Actuaries will host a Capitol Hill briefing to discuss new research findings from a Society of Actuaries study that identifies looming…
Topics: Public Policy Retirement
Date Published: 10/03/2011
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Proposed rules threaten fabric of river life in Port Deposit
Baltimore SunDate Published: 10/01/2011
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“Retirement Heist”: How firms trimmed pensions
NPR’s “Morning Edition”
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 09/29/2011
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Actuaries: Don’t Wait until Deficit Deal Is Reached; Now Is the Time to Address Social Security
WASHINGTON — Sept. 23, 2011 — The American Academy of Actuaries Social Security Committee is urging policymakers to improve the long-term solvency and sustainability of Social Security. The…Date Published: 09/23/2011
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Married or single? Who has the advantage in retirement planning?
Reuters
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 09/22/2011
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Industry calls for specifics as FSOC looks to delay systemic risk rules
BestWeekDate Published: 09/19/2011
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CLASS Act under fire, but experts see plenty of fixes
PoliticoDate Published: 09/15/2011
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As ‘super committee’ ponders Medicare cuts, actuaries weigh in
HealthLeaders Media
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/14/2011
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