05.21.2013
The number of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) more than doubled over the past two decades, from 5.2 million to 11.7 million by the end of 2011, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Additionally, the SSA reports that the proportion of eligible workers applying for disability benefits has doubled in the past 10 years.
24/7 Wall Street conducted an analysis of data from an SSA annual report on disability and found that states with the highest disability claims tend to have the highest poverty rates and the fewest jobs offering competitive wages. Specifically, the number of jobs in manufacturing and retail, which tend to pay modest wages, are above the national average, while opportunities in finance and professional occupations are scarce.
Use of Red Light Cameras Debated in Tennessee City
05.21.2013
Tighter Indiana Drunken Driving Law Seems Unlikely
05.21.2013
Tennessee City Debates Red Light Cameras
05.21.2013
White House Urges Senate to Cut Crop Insurance by $1 Billion
05.21.2013
Report: Many Indiana School Buses Fail Inspections
05.21.2013
China: Cadillac Recalling SUVs to Fix Wheel Nuts
05.21.2013
West Virginia Mine Agency Cites Alpha for 2012 Fatality
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Washington Gun Shop Cited for Exposing Workers to Lead
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