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The Lamont administration threw cold water Wednesday on legislators’ hopes that the state would pump more dollars next year into education, social services, child care and other core programs.

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Over half of all Social Security retirees said their benefits don't stretch far enough. Retirees are cutting discretionary spending because they can't afford to maintain their standard of living.