An important deadline approaches for anyone who receives regular federal benefits.

As of March 1, Social Security checks and other monthly government benefits will no longer be mailed.

Instead, the Treasury Department will distribute funds via direct deposit or on a prepaid debit card. Currently, nine of 10 Americans

By ANDREW DeMILLO
Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Walmart Stores Inc. says it will join and help fund an Arkansas effort to cut health care costs by changing the way private insurers and Medicaid pay for medical services.

The world's largest retailer announced Thursday that it would participate in the state's payment improvement initiative,