The Decline Line
     Over the Fourth of July weekend, many Americans take some time out to think about their country. This year, those thoughts might not be as festive as in the past because the United States is in decline.
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TRANSIT NEWS and Updates
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
     Subway Changes The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work.
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TRAFFIC NEWS and Updates
New York City Department Of Transportation
     Road Work Because of ongoing construction work at several locations throughout Queens and Brooklyn, the New York City Department of Transportation has announced numerous street closures in local neighborhoods for the upcoming week.
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Important Information For Public Employees
by Samuel Rivera, Social Security District Manager in Glendale
     We have important information that should be of interest to public employees. If you work for an employer who does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary, such as a government agency, the ¬pension you get based on that work may reduce your Social Security benefits under the “Windfall Elimination Provision.”
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Hey Folks!
Odd News
Compiled by Paul J. Maringelli
     On Tuesday, a Mexican prisoner tried to take a trip to freedom by packing himself into his girlfriend’s suitcase. Opening the luggage, guards found Juan Ramirez folded into the fetal position in his underpants.
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