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Demographic shifts will impact government
ATLANTA — The divergent views of the George Zimmerman trial for the death of Trayvon Martin illustrate how profound demographic differences can be, but the implications go beyond pop culture to impact all levels of government. In that case surveys…
S.S. Advisory Board Calls for Halt to Benefit Offset National Demonstration
As the federal government continues to look for cost-saving measures, the Social Security Advisory Board today issued a report calling for a halt to the Social Security Administration’s Benefit Offset National Demonstration, which could lead to more efficient use of the $121…
COLAs to Go Flat in 2014
More than 62.6 million people who collect Social Security or benefits from other federal programs aren’t likely to see much growth in their payments next year. According to recent consumer price index (CPI) data through June, cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) will stay…
Heritage Foundation’s Boccia: Procrastination Not an Option in Reforming Social Security
The best way to reform Social Security is for “Congress, lawmakers, and the president to get together and stop pretending that Social Security is fine,” Heritage Foundation economist Romina Boccia tells Newsmax TV. “With a new commissioner, or without, it is…
Celebrating Social Security’s Success
New State Snapshots Show America Can’t Afford to Lose Economic Benefits–“As we celebrate Social Security’s 78th birthday on August 14th, it’s important to remember the real-life impact America’s most successful program has on millions of Americans each year. Unfortunately, too…
Have You Saved Enough For Retirement?
The Over the Hill Gang. How old do you have to be before they will let you join? To be eligible for Medicare you need to be 65. The earliest you can collect Social Security is 62 unless you are widowed. To withdraw…
Lots at stake for Buchanan on Social Security debate
Quite possibly, no one in Congress has more at stake in the debate over Social Security than U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan. Not only is the Longboat Key Republican the only member from Florida on the committee that is preparing to debate…
Social Security without permanent leader
Six months after former Social Security Administration commissioner Michael J. Astrue left his post, the Obama administration hasn’t yet nominated a replacement — leaving a leadership gap as the agency wrestles with shrinking budgets and hard choices. Advocates concerned about agency in upcoming…
Time to Disable Social Security Disability Insurance
The Academy Awards are presented to the best acting performances of the year. A very select group has claimed this award. But millions of people receive acting awards each day pretending that they are disabled and can no longer work……
Romney warns GOP against government shutdown
WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney jumped into the debate over the GOP’s future Tuesday night, warning congressional Republicans against forcing a government shutdown in their quest to stop President Barack Obama’s signature health care law. Romney addressed…