NPR 2011-10-20

More than 60 million Americans who receive social security benefits are expected to see a little more in their monthly checks. Starting next year, the Social Security Administration says retirees and the disabled will see a cost of living adjustment

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Doctors in Tucson say Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is opening her eyes for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, and they say her progress has been exceptional. NPR's Jeff Brady says doctors hope to remove her breathing tube in coming days. Concern over br

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