>>6589960

>…Eliot Ness….

I'm wondering if Capone was taken down as part of a turf war:

Eliot Ness, the Untouchable agent who battled Al Capone, died a broke alcoholic at 55

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/02/22/eliot-ness/

…Prohibition agents at the time were among the most corrupt officials, and it is believed that over 700 were fired between the years of 1921 and 1928 and nearly 300 prosecuted for bribes. To make things worse for the bureau, it was estimated that over 100 of the 300 Chicago area agents were on Capone’s payroll, which meant that forming a special squad was quite a struggle for the bureau….

>>6590286

>…Actually there was a cost-of-living increase for social security recipients for 2019.

This article says COLA eaten up by Medicare cost increase:

5-Things Savvy Investors Should Know About Social Security

https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/5-things-savvy-investors-should-know-about-social-security/

"…Generally, Medicare Part B and D premiums are withheld from Social Security. Unfortunately, there will be years (I fear more often), when Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLA) will be 100% reduced to compensate for increases in Part B base premiums. For example, in 2020, COLA is expected to be 1.7%. Medicare Part B monthly base premiums are expected to increase to $144.30 from $135.50 – a 6.5% increase – which will more than offset the COLA for Social Security.

"Those who pay monthly Medicare premiums out-of-pocket due to waiting until age 70 to collect larger Social Security benefits, will be subject to 100% of the increase in the Medicare premium amount in 2020. Recipients who already have their Part B premiums deducted from Social Security cannot pay more than the COLA adjustment per the Hold Harmless Provision. Eventually, those who are subject to Hold Harmless do get hit with full premium increases as future cost of living adjustments allow…."