Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Bill Gates Assesses His 2018 Philanthropy
By Michael S. FischerAlzheimer's research is one area he's optimistic about.
December 26, 2018
Shutdown Enters Fifth Day Amid Impasse Over Trump's Border WallAmong the departments without funding are Justice and Treasury; independent agencies like the SEC are also affected.
March 23, 2018
Trump Says He's Signed Spending Bill, Reversing Veto Threat'I will never sign another bill like this again,' Trump says.
March 22, 2018
Senate Passes Spending Bill; SEC Gets $1.6 BillionNotable exclusions include health insurance market stabilization measures, immigration fixes, changes to Medicare Part D drug coverage, and a national online sales tax, says Raymond James policy analyst Mills.
March 20, 2018
Congress Stalled on $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill as Shutdown Clock TicksThe deadline to avoid a government shutdown is Friday midnight.
January 24, 2018
Let's at Least Think About a U.S. ParliamentWhat if America had a party that focused on backing single-payer health care? Or for keeping Confederate statues up?
December 11, 2017
SEC Chief Clayton Issues Warning on Cryptocurrencies, ICOsIf you choose to invest in these products, please ask questions and demand clear answers, Clayton said on the day Bitcoin futures debuted.
October 19, 2017
Social Security Disability Appeals Piling Up Due to Lack of Funding: SenatorsThe SSDI hearing backlog has reached record high, with average wait time roughly 600 days, senators say.