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Japan’s Elderly Forced to Pay 20% of Medical Costs from October

From October, a new policy has come into effect requiring some people aged 75 and over to pay 20% of their medical costs at the counter, doubling the previous burden for many elderly patients. For those living on pensions, the increased costs are squeezing already tight household budgets and fueling concern about how to manage daily life.

Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

SEATTLE, Washington — In what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan, saying it has “thrown employers, workers and federal agencies into chaos.” President Donald Trump

Philippines set to benefit as IFC invests $25M in infra fund

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to benefit from a $25-million investment from the International Finance Corp. (IFC). The outlay is intended for an infrastructure fund launched by Singapore-based Seraya. Projects are related to digital networks and renewable energy. The private-sector focused unit of the World Bank Group disclosed this on Oct. 2. The

National Consumer Helpline Receives GST-Related Complaints About Milk Pricing, Electronic Goods, LPG & Petrol

Consumers complained that milk companies were continuing to charge pre-reform prices, thereby denying them the benefit of the reduced GST rate. However, after examining the issue, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has found that fresh milk is already exempt from GST.

National Consumer Helpline Receives GST-Related Complaints About Milk Pricing, Electronic Goods, LPG & Petrol

Consumers complained that milk companies were continuing to charge pre-reform prices, thereby denying them the benefit of the reduced GST rate. However, after examining the issue, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has found that fresh milk is already exempt from GST.

New Mexico Legislature approves bills to prop up rural health care, underwrite food assistance

SANTA FE, N. M. (AP) New Mexico lawmakers moved quickly Thursday at a special legislative session to prop up funding for food assistance and rural health care services in response to President Donald Trumps cuts to federal spending on Medicaid and nutrition programs. The Democratic-led Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that.

US Govt Shutdown: Republicans, Democrats trade barbs as tourist places close

Callers to the White House comment line heard a recorded message from Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blaming Democrats for shutting down the government to prioritise healthcare for illegal immigrants over American citizens. Several federal agencies also posted messages on their websites echoing this claim.

$58,000 A Year Is How Much An Hour? Best Tips To Maximize Your Earnings

How much will I earn in an hour? You might have asked this to yourself after seeing an open job posting. You wonder how much youd earn daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Lets calculate an example; say, $58,000 a year is how much an hour. If youre an employee who earns based on the number . Read more.

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