Social Security Works: Economic security for Americans now and into the future

Since paying its first benefit check in January of 1940, Social Security has been a bedrock of economic security for millions of American seniors, children, widows and widowers, and disabled workers. Social Security represents the best of American values: rewarding hard work, looking out for family and community, and honoring the contributions retirees have made …

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Celebrating the 75th birthday of Social Security

This month, Social Security is celebrating it's 75th birthday as a bedrock of economic security for millions of working, retired and disabled Americans. And what better way to celebrate one of the most successful federal programs in history than with a birthday party? Held on Monday August 16th, the 75th birthday party for Social Security …

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