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House Passes Debt-Limit Bill That Trims Social Security Administration Budget
By Melanie WaddellThe bill, unlikely to pass in the Senate, would "responsibly raise the debt limit," said Rep. Patrick McHenry.
April 25, 2023
Here's What Should Really Scare Lawmakers About Social Security: GOP SenatorWe need to change the conversation around the "third rail" of American politics, Sen. Bill Cassidy says.
April 24, 2023
Social Security Advocates Call for Clean Debt Ceiling BillSpeaker McCarthy says the House will pass his $1.5 trillion plan, which freezes spending levels, this week.
April 17, 2023
GOP Lawmakers Mull Social Security, Medicare CommissionAs Rep. McCarthy says a debt-limit bill is coming, talk swirls that it won't be without conditions.
April 13, 2023
Rep. Gaetz Pushes for Talks to Raise Social Security Age"I do question that, forever and always, we are going to have the same retirement age," said the Republican congressman from Florida.
April 13, 2023
3 Ways to Save Social Security and MedicareRaising the full retirement age, adding taxes on the wealthy and retargeting benefits are some options on the table.
April 12, 2023
Fresh Inflation Data Suggests 2024 Social Security COLA Could Fall Well Below 3%Another month of significant cooling in the CPI-W suggests a modest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is in store next year.
April 11, 2023
Historic Staffing Shortfall Squeezes Social Security AdministrationActing commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi says a budget boost would help grow staffing levels from a 25-year low.