finance (adj)
12.2.20
Even before the pandemic, Social Security finances were facing problems... A fifth often-discussed policy includes increasing benefits, which would help reduce poverty among seniors, but also move the needle in the opposite direction for the program’s finances... “Making sure that the program is fully financed is extremely important, but it’s a means to an end, and that end is providing economic security,” said Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, an advocacy group that promotes increased benefits.
—Niv Elis, "COVID-19 damage to Social Security to extend beyond pandemic," 2 Dec. 2020 {6:00 AM EST}
Even before the pandemic, Social Security finances were facing problems... A fifth often-discussed policy includes increasing benefits, which would help reduce poverty among seniors, but also move the needle in the opposite direction for the program’s finances... “Making sure that the program is fully financed is extremely important, but it’s a means to an end, and that end is providing economic security,” said Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, an advocacy group that promotes increased benefits.
—Niv Elis, "COVID-19 damage to Social Security to extend beyond pandemic," 2 Dec. 2020 {6:00 AM EST}
10.20.20
The penalties come as the Trump administration exerts pressure on Iran via sanctions in order to push the Islamic republic toward negotiations over its nuclear program and prevent the country from financing military actions in the Middle East.
—Jordan Williams, The Hill, "Berkshire Hathaway settling alleged Iran sanctions violations for $4.1M," 20 Oct. 2020 {12:28 PM EDT}
The penalties come as the Trump administration exerts pressure on Iran via sanctions in order to push the Islamic republic toward negotiations over its nuclear program and prevent the country from financing military actions in the Middle East.
—Jordan Williams, The Hill, "Berkshire Hathaway settling alleged Iran sanctions violations for $4.1M," 20 Oct. 2020 {12:28 PM EDT}
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