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Senator’s Hospitalization Casts Spotlight on Aging Congress
The sudden hospitalization this week of retiring Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., was a reminder of the stresses of politics on an aging Congress. Smith, 67,… Read More
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Someone’s Going to Have to Pay a Lot for Your Social Security
In just nine years, the oldest Gen Xers will reach Social Security’s normal retirement age of 67. But they will have a rude awakening when… Read More
Social Security Turns 78: What Was It Meant to Do?
When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law on August 14, 1935, he referred to it as “a law which will give some… Read More
A Constructive First Step to Reform Social Security
Dave Camp (R–MI), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, has announced a series of hearings on bipartisan entitlement reform proposals, the first of… Read More
VIDEO: Three Reasons to Reform Social Security Now
In a recent video by ReasonTV, Nick Gillespie describes Social Security as a “fiscal and demographic disaster.” Heritage research provides further support that the program… Read More
Budgets in Comparison: Will President Obama’s Budget Save the American Dream?
When the President’s budget comes out Wednesday, it will complete the last piece of the budget puzzle, as the House and Senate have each duly… Read More
Retirement: Delaying It Brings Many Benefits
Too many healthy seniors retire early at a loss to their wealth and to society. Meanwhile, Social Security is in dire need of reform. Delaying… Read More
Morning Bell: 3 Simple Solutions for Fixing Social Security
Later today the Republican-led House of Representatives will vote on “Plan B,” the latest unsatisfactory proposal put forward by Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to avoid… Read More
Chart of the Week: How Social Security Is Contributing to the Spending Crisis
Last week’s presidential debate at the Reagan Library elevated Social Security as a national issue that could reshape the 2012 campaign. Candidates spent the week… Read More
Presidential Race Puts Social Security Reform Back on National Agenda
Social Security took center stage at last night’s Republican presidential debate, emerging as a key issue among candidates at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in… Read More
A Short History of Social Security Retirement Ages
This year, Social Security paid out more money than it took in for the first time since 1983. If the economy rebounds, Social Security is… Read More
