Dec 15, 2009 | Blog Paper Press Release | Economics| Budget Process| Health Care| Social Security| Taxes
Event Recap: Release of 'Red Ink Rising'
On December 14, the Peterson-Pew Commission on Budget Reform
Social Security
The Grassroots Talk Fiscal Stewardship
Citizens from across the country had a message yesterday for lawmakers: we are working together to solve our fiscal challenges, why can’t you
Obama Nominates New Social Security Trustees
Today, the White House nominated Cha
Administration Proposes One-Time Payment to Seniors
Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that, in light of the def
Social Security Beneficiaries Rise by 19%
According to Bloomberg News, the number of Social Security beneficia
Economic Crisis Puts Strain on Social Security
As the Associated Press recently reported, Social Security has come under considerable strain as a result of the economic crisis. Payroll tax...
Understanding What Happened to My Social Security COLA
AARP Public Policy Institute recently held an event on the impact of a
CBO Projects Social Security Deficits in 2010
CBO recently published new projections for the revenues and outlays for Social Security (kudos to Andrew Biggs for pointing this out). The updated...
Pandering to Seniors
Responsible budgeting is always challenging – but it is particularly so when the discussion centers on certain “third rail" issues...
Fiscal Space, Stimulus and Entitlement Cuts
Given the weak economy, how do we balance our need for economic stimulus now with our need to get our fiscal house in order to prevent the age and