The debt we owe: Issues on proposed changes to vetsa benefits must be addressed

Since its implementation during World War II, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 has helped many military troops stabilize their home lives after time spent in war zones and become more productive members of society. The law, more commonly referred to as the G.I. Bill, provides a variety of benefits to service personnel.

The New York Post: You can buy the New York house where Obama once lived for $4.3 million

Barack Obama will forever be known as a resident of the White House, but let's not forget the New York City homes where he resided during his formative years. It's known that during his junior year at Columbia University, Obama lived in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 142 W. 109th St. But after graduating from that famed Morningside Heights institution in 1983, Obama - who still had a handful of years to go until he met Michelle - lived on the top floor of a Park Slope townhouse in the mid-1980s.

Mnuchin: Trump has ‘no intention’ of releasing tax returns

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin right joined by National Economic Director Gary Cohn speaks in the briefing room of the White House in Washington Wednesday The Trump administration unveiled a plan Wednesday for deep cuts in business taxes as part of a major overhaul of the United States tax code in a bid to reinvigorate the world's largest economy. A copy of Trump's tax return from 2005 suggests that a tax cut similar to the one Trump is proposing could have lowered his tax obligation by potentially tens of millions of dollars in a single year.

City Man Receives Prison Sentence

Raymond VanBuskirk, 45, of Jamestown, who was convicted of unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon, was sentenced to six months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Wei Xiang, who handled the case, stated that in May 2016, the defendant moved two rifles, one shotgun and more ... (more)

Charisma Carpenter wears sheer gown at Thirst Gala

'The sword stands ready': VP Mike Pence warns North Korea of 'an overwhelming US response' that will 'defeat any attack' in address to 2,500 cheering sailors aboard USS Ronald Reagan in Tokyo Bay Trumponomics: Graph reveals how Ivanka's clothing sales increased by 10,700% when Kellyanne Conway promoted her on TV - as outrage grows over fact China gave her three trademarks the same day she met Chinese President NYPD says it is now investigating the Hudson River death of a pioneering African American judge as 'suspicious' even though she was initially thought to have committed suicide Ohio police officer who said he was shot during a traffic stop admits he fabricated the story to cover up his botched suicide attempt Toxic Bill: Fox News 'is in exit negotiations' with O'Reilly following new claims from black accuser that he called her 'hot chocolate' - as Murdoch's sons urge their father to ... (more)

UPDATE 1-U.S. 30-year mortgage rates fall from 11-week high – Freddie Mac

NEW YORK, March 23 U.S. 30-year mortgage rates fell from 11-week highs as Treasury yields decreased in the wake of indications by the Federal Reserve last week that it will remain on a gradual path to raising interest rates, according to mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac on Thursday. The borrowing cost on 30-year mortgages, the most widely held type of U.S. home loan, averaged 4.23 percent in the week ended March 23. This compared with the prior week's 4.30 percent which was the highest since 4.32 percent in the week ended Dec. 29, it said.

Backyard gardening makes comeback –

The Union Times Brussel Sprouts and Collard Greens like these growing in the Piedmont Physic Garden are among the many types of fruit and vegetables that can be grown in a backyard garden. Backyard gardening is making a comeback in South Carolina in response to the expansion of food deserts in communities across the state.

How investors might navigate Trump’s likely reforms

Steve Mnuchin smiles next to U.S. President Donald Trump after being sworn in as Treasury Secretary in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 13, 2017, in Washington. It has become something of a parlor game to try to project the likely effects on investment markets of President Trump 's multi-pronged financial initiatives.

Trump toasts nation’s governors

President Donald Trump toasted the nation's governors Sunday night, welcoming state leaders to a black-tie ball at the White House ahead of discussions about his plans to repeal and replace the so-called Obamacare law. Trump welcomed 46 governors and their spouses to the annual Governors' Ball at the White House, the first major social event of his administration.

Fundraiser starts for urban farm resource center in Detroit

State economic development officials and a nonprofit urban farming group have launched a crowdfunded campaign to turn a vacant Detroit building into a community resource center. The campaign to raise $50,000 was launched Tuesday by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Michigan Urban Farming Initiative.