Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
SEC Crowdfunding Rules May Be ‘Too Restrictive’: Acting Chair
By Melanie WaddellMore than 160 U.S. deals have been initiated since Regulation CF kicked in last May, according to acting SEC Chairman Michael Piwowar.
January 17, 2017
CBO, Trump add to pressure for bipartisan ACA dealThe Congressional Budget Office says repeal-and-wait could quickly increase the number of uninsured by 18 million.
January 11, 2017
Senate Medicare vote hints at ACA change resistanceTwo Republicans supported a budget resolution amendment.
January 03, 2017
House rules package eases ACA change fightAnother provision could affect efforts to help the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
January 03, 2017
House rules package eases ACA change fightAnother provision could affect efforts to help the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
September 27, 2016
Color Genomics raises $45 million to expand genetic testingFor $249, the company will look at 30 of a patient's health-related genes.
September 15, 2016
Zika is here, and America has no plan to fight itIt ruins babies' lives and paralyzes adults, but, at this point, 'people don't care.'
September 12, 2016
Obama, McConnell share rare common aims as Congress leaders meetRepublicans seem likely to fund the Zika fight and avoid a government shutdown.