Raising Eligibility Ages Is Good for the Budget...and the Economy
Over the past couple of years, we've been arguing that raising the Social Security and Medicare ages could be an important part of a fiscal refor
Social Security
The Urban Institute's Video on the Fiscal Commission's Social Security Plan
As the title of the blog suggests, the Urban Institute has a video with senior fellow M
Paying for Any Payroll Tax Cuts
Later this week, Senate majority leader Harry Reid is
Again on the Facts of the Chained CPI
It's amazing how sequences in Washington can repeat themselves.
Congressman Chaffetz Releases Social Security Plan
Congressman Chaffetz (R-UT) has just proposed a Social Security reform plan to restore
Social Security Debate Heats Up
With reports that the Super Committee has been considering reforms to Social Sec
The Importance of Shared Sacrifice
As is well-known by now, the growth in entitlement programs fueled by rising health care costs and an aging population threatens an ever-increasing
Social Security COLA Increase
Social Security beneficiaries will see a r
Offsetting the Jobs Bill
Yesterday, the President offered a plan for how he would pay for his $447 billio
CBO Releases Social Security Projections
CBO's latest Social Security projections bring no