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September 1, 2018 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Saturday, Sept. 1, a memorial service is held in honor of Sen. John McCain with eulogies from former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush. Later, updates to our “Chasing the Dream” series about poverty and…
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A ruling against Kentucky’s Medicaid work requirements could affect other states
A federal judge recently ruled against Kentucky’s work requirement for Medicaid recipients after it became the first state to impose the policy. The judge called the mandate “arbitrary and capricious” in a decision that could have an impact on other…
What vital questions should seniors consider before November?
As Medicare’s annual open enrollment season and the nation’s midterm congressional elections approach, what would you like to know more about to help you make informed decisions?…
Why families need to pay close attention to these revised nursing home ratings
New ratings now reflect staffing levels based on objective payroll records and not on nursing homes’ self-assessment of staffing adequacy.
This problem perfectly explains why new Medicare rules to allow coverage of non-medical expenses are so important.
A new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation offers a helpful look at these plans.
When Social Security was created, family benefits did not drop off sharply when one spouse died because few women were in the workforce. But with the first baby boomers now age 72, the volume of very difficult survivor situations will…
A battle over whether literacy is a fundamental right, a loophole for 'Super Polluting' trucks and other stories that deserve a second look.
Realistically, money earned today is worth more than money earned in the future, writes Philip Moeller.
