social security
Greater unity needed to defend Social Security
June 23, 2011The American Association of Retired Persons created an uproar June 17 when they signaled their openness to accepting Social Security benefit cuts.
Read moreGOP’s privatization of Social Security would hurt veterans
June 6, 2011Almost 800,000 veterans receive Social Security disability benefits, with an additional 2 million or more spouses and children eligible as well.
Read moreLeaders demand GOP condemn Cantor call to abolish Social Security
March 31, 2011Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and leading senior advocates demanded today that Republican lawmakers condemn Majority Leader Eric Cantor's call to abolish Social Security and Medicare.
Read moreNew poll: Americans disagree with Republicans on Social Security, Medicare
March 4, 2011The Republican leadership is setting itself up on a crash course with the sentiments of the American people - Democrats, independents and Republicans alike, according to a just-released poll.
Read moreGOP budget would close Social Security offices
February 28, 2011If Republicans have their way with the federal budget it would close Social Security offices across the country.
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