Social Security

Could Social Security Cuts be closer than We Think?

(Gary Therkildsen* 07/07/10; 1 comment)

The CBO's Semi-Regular Social Security Update

(Jocelyn Yin* 08/10/09; 1 comment)

Bush Plans Economy, Tax Summit Dec. 15-16

The White House will host a two-day summit in Washington, DC, to gather expert opinions on a variety of topics related to the economy, including budget and tax reform, Social Security, extending expiring tax cuts and health care. The Dec. 15-16 summit will solicit input from the business community, including small businesses.

Bush Won't Raise Payroll Tax To Fund Social Security Changes

(Guest Bloggers 12/10/04; 0 comments)

Opposition Seen on Second Term Tax, Social Security Goals

With the election two weeks behind us, attention has shifted to what this administration plans to do in its second term. President Bush has specifically cited two major objectives: to make his tax cuts permanent, and to make significant changes in both the federal tax code and Social Security.

House Committee Drops Balanced Budget Amendment -- for Now

The House Judiciary Committee convened in mid-September to consider a constitutional amendment to balance the budget but failed to make headway on the proposal. When the committee met Sept. 22 to debate and vote on the measure, Democrats clearly demonstrated their opposition and offered several amendments, including one by John Conyers (D-MI) to exempt Social Security. The committee adjourned before voting on the amendment, and upon reconvening did not have a quorum, and thus could not complete the vote. There was brief speculation that the amendment would go straight to the House floor; however, it appears House Republicans have dropped their work on the amendment for now.