Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
March 21, 2012
Senate Changes to JOBS Act Shot Down, Faces More DebateThe Senate took up debate on the House version of the JOBS act once again Wednesday after an abortive attempt on Tuesday to strengthen consumer protections by amendment failed.
March 15, 2012
Democrats Use Planned Parenthood Remark to Attack RomneyRomney said during a television interview with a Missouri station that, "We're going to get rid of that."
March 14, 2012
Benefits Council Applauds Pension Relief in Senate BillThe American Benefits Council is applauding the final passage by the Senate today of The Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act, as the bill includes a provision that provides pension funding relief to companies.
February 24, 2012
LGBTQ Groups Received $771M in U.S. Foundation Grants Over 40 YearsIn 2010, 318 organizations donated $97 million in support of LGBTQ issues and organizations, the report said.
February 17, 2012
Budget 2013: SSA Pleads for Disability HelpThe Social Security Disability Insurance program faces a soaring workload with a flat budget.
December 23, 2011
Collapse of Mayan Civilization Bears Lessons for Today’s Political Gridlock: News AnalysisThe payroll tax expiration in early 2012 brings to mind another expiration expected in the new year: specifically, the end of the world that some sources say was part of the religious thinking of the Mayans who saw Dec. 21, 2012 (or baktun 13) as some sort of end date....
November 07, 2011
Milliman: Top Pension Plans Enjoyed $44B Gain in 3QMilliman attributes the third quarter improvement to investment gains. As of October 31, the funded ratio rose to 75.4% from 72.8% at the end of September.
October 14, 2011
Republicans to Joint Select Committee: Repeal PPACA, Scrutinize Entitlement ProgramsIf you want to trim the budget, throw PPACA overboard and standardize states' health care spending and preserve Medicare access to rural areas, says the Senate Finance Committee's leading Republican.
September 23, 2011
More Budget Drama: Senate Defeats House Spending BillGovernment shutdown looms, again, as Congress prepared on Friday to adjourn for a week. Reid says Senate will vote on new bill Monday.
May 04, 2011
Witnesses Debate Public Pension Disclosure ChangesChanging the way government employers report pension plan performance could increase their stability and overall fiscal realism - or force governments to cut back on valuable social programs for no particularly good reason.