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At 79 and Counting, Social Security Faces Some Challenges of Aging

Utah visit » Acting commissioner acknowledges hurdles but is optimistic and confident about longevity of program.

On the countdown to its 80th anniversary, Social Security is feeling its age — with grave concerns about precarious finances, political squabbling and skepticism among young Americans about ever seeing a return on the 6.2 percent tax deducted from their paychecks. But acting Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin is optimistic the program providing benefits to some 60 million people has a long, full life ahead of it….That’s not to say there aren’t serious challenges, she acknowledged during a Utah stop that included visiting the Cooperative Disability Unit and the Salt Lake City Social Security field office. Read more…

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