Social Security Fairness Act Sets ‘Disturbing’ Precedent: Cato

What You Need To Know

• The Social Security Fairness act enjoys broad bipartisan support, but one analyst worries about its broader implications.
• Romina Boccia suggests the legislation underscores lawmakers’ reluctance to make hard decisions about benefits and taxes.
• Fixing Social Security’s funding woes while maintaining the program’s pay-as-you-go status could prove impossible.