Krugman: The Attack on Social Security
Aug 16, 2010 New York Times econo-whiz Paul Krugman marked the 75th anniversary of America's Social Security program with a warning note on Sunday, declaring that Social Security is under siege from "nearly all Republicans" as well as "some Democrats."
Gates Looks for an Out in 2011
Aug 16, 2010 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has held his position through the transition from the Bush to the Obama administration, but it's looking like he won't hang on for yet another presidential term.
Larry King Retires
Jul 2, 2010
Larry King Set to End His Show
Jun 30, 2010 Turns out the rumors are true: CNN is soon going to drop "Larry King Live" from its lineup. The Suspendered One announced Tuesday that he'll retire this fall after 25 years with the show to spend more time with his family.
Helen Thomas Hangs It Up
Jun 7, 2010 White House press corps veteran Helen Thomas, 89, has faced off with nine different presidents -- starting with Eisenhower -- and their supporting players over the course of her career, but ultimately her own words (continued).
Sen. Bayh Surprises Dems With Retirement Announcement
Feb 16, 2010 Another Democrat is leaving the fold on Capitol Hill. Sen. Evan Bayh announced Monday that he won't seek re-election this fall after 11 years in the Senate, pointing to recent partisan politicking in Congress as the main reason for his departure. "People's business is not getting done," Bayh said, making sure to point out that he's not making this move because he thinks he wouldn't win.Letting Go
Jan 1, 2010 There is something fitting about writing my last column on the first day of a new year. January, after all, is named for the Roman god of beginnings and endings. [Editor's note: This is Ellen Goodman's final column.]
Bank of America CEO to Pack It In at Year’s End
Oct 1, 2009 Another head of another big bank is rolling all the way out the door On Wednesday, Bank of America CEO Kenneth Lewis made the startling announcement that he was opting to take early retirement, effective the last day of this calendar year.Mom’s Dreary Retirement Prospects
May 9, 2009 Not to ruin brunch, but Mom's probably not doing very well. Not if she's already retired, not if she's a baby boomer approaching retirement, not if she's a younger woman who hasn't yet given retirement a thought.The End of the Middle Class as We Know It
Apr 30, 2009 This is how it ends. Or at least, this is how the latest, sad chapter in a story that has been ending for three decades is written.
