Friday, May 31, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: May 31, 2013

Burning buildings from the riot.
On this date, in 1921, a race riot broke out in this city.  The official death toll from the riot was 39, but recent investigators believe the number killed to be much higher.

In what U.S. city did this riot occur?

Governor Mary Fallin signed Oklahoma House Bill 1418, the Josephine Meade Anti-Hunger Act, into law.

Governor Fallin also approved Senate Bill 629, requiring the nursing facilities run by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be subject to the same requirements of other statewide nursing facilities.

U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe and Rep. Tom Cole toured storm damage in Newcastle.

The AARP Foundation established a relief fund for victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes, matching up to $250,000.

Immigrants' contributions to Medicare prove to be more than they take out.

Phased retirement is growing in popularity.

Jill Schlesinger responds to questions about retirement planning.

Robert McDonough, 73, walks into frame just as a television reporter is about to broadcast the story of his disappearance.

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