There’s a lot of good news in the deal negotiated by the White House and Congress that resulted in the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act, signed yesterday by the President. First, we should mention as really good news, … Continue reading
The deal to raise the debt ceiling that may or may not have been reached between President Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner should be rejected by members of the House and Senate if it is as unbalanced … Continue reading
This blog is also posted on the Social Security Media Watch Project. By Leah Josephson As an undergraduate student readying myself to enter the workforce in a struggling economy, I was interested in the panel discussion, “Engaging Younger Voters on … Continue reading
By Heidi Reynolds-Stenson In effort to reach a budget deal by the debt ceiling deadline on August 2, leaders in Congress have indicated they are willing to make cuts to vital programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. The … Continue reading
by Mallory Mpare The longer Social Security remains on the table for cuts as part of a comprehensive debt reduction plan, the more nervous those close to the program should be. And with good reason. Social Security was conceived as … Continue reading
This blog is also published on IWPR’s Social Security Media Watch Project. by Caroline Dobuzinskis In political debates and media reports, the dialog on Social Security has recently focused on budget numbers. The program is often mistakenly tied to the … Continue reading