Preserving and strengthening Social Security for Washington State
- By Frank de Libero Anne and Jake were taking a walk in Ballard. Jake, the thoughts obviously been weighing on him, suddenly said, “Social Security, Medicare and similar programs are almost half of non-interest Federal spending. These transfers are sabotaging America's future.” “Whoa”, Anne responded, “where’d that come from? And please don't conflate Social …
Continue reading Putting the Social Security Shortfall in Context
From the Huffington Post: By Nancy Altman and Mark S. Scarberry Nancy Altman Social Security appears to be a key bargaining chip in the struggle over the debt limit. President Obama may have played smart politics when he threatened that, if the debt limit is not raised, Social Security checks might not go out on …
Continue reading Disentangling Social Security From the Debt Ceiling
This Sunday (8/14/11) will mark 76 years in which Americans have been working hard and contributing to Social Security with every paycheck -- and we all benefit as a result. Social Security represents the best of American values, rewarding hard work, honoring our parents, and providing help for those unable to care for themselves. But …
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