Social Security Pays Benefits to Millionaires’ Children
Many aspects of Social Security date back to 1939 and reflect an America that is long gone. One of these pays Social Security benefits to… Read More
Fix Entitlement Programs to Save the American Dream
The latest installment in a National Public Radio (NPR) series considers how entitlement programs impact Americans’ opportunities. This is a welcome discussion, because growing entitlement… Read More
The Difference Between a Courageous Budget and a Dangerous One
Despite all the talk of “austerity,” little has been done to stem the tide of the United States’ ever growing debt. The little that has… Read More
Protect America: Address the Entitlement Problem Now
“Provide for common defense” is a core constitutional obligation of the federal government. Yet entitlement spending is putting unsustainable pressure on the defense budget. In… Read More
Morning Bell: A Better Life for Julia
Her name is “Julia,” and if you haven’t seen her, she’s a colorful cartoon character invented by the Obama campaign to help spread the message… Read More
Chart of the Week: Entitlement Spending Will Nearly Double by 2050
President Obama has called Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget “an attempt to impose a radical vision on our country,” but as this week’s chart illustrates, if… Read More
What CBO Says About Raising Eligibility Ages for Medicare, Social Security
Dark clouds hover over the nation’s finances and threaten a perfect storm of massive debt and crushing taxation unless Congress starts acting—soon. Washington must demonstrate… Read More
Chart of the Week: Where Does the Federal Government Get Its Revenue?
President Obama and Republicans in Congress continue to wage war over an extension of the payroll tax cut. But missing from the debate is any… Read More
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Social Security Needs to Be Fixed, Says Senate Finance Minority, but How?
Senate Finance Committee Republicans have some good advice for the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (sometimes known as the super committee): Fix Social Security… Read More
AARP: Don’t Pinch-Hit Cutting Waste for Entitlement Reform
In its latest video railing against reform of Medicare and Social Security, AARP pushes for a pinch hitter to solve Washington’s spending problem—and a poor… Read More
