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Treasury Rekindles Social Security Debate

From washingtonpost.com
December 21st, 2007
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washingtonpost.com — The Bush administration stepped up its attempt to build support for restructuring Social Security, saying in a Treasury Department report that the popular program will require either tax increases or cuts in benefits to remain viable in its current form.

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HSBC Releases Global Survey on the Future of Retirement

From thematuremarket.com
December 10th, 2007
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thematuremarket.com — A majority in the survey accept responsibility for providing for their own retirement, but they also say government has an obligation to help.

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Some Wait Years for Social Security Disability Payments They're Eligible to Receive

From abc15.com
November 7th, 2007
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Administration Puts Social Security Back On Political Agenda

From washingtonpost.com
September 25th, 2007
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Good news for Social Security, Medicare

From msnbc.msn.com
April 23rd, 2007
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msnbc.msn.com — The trust funds for Social Security and Medicare will last a year longer than previously estimated, trustees said. That means 2041 for the Social Security trust fund to be exhausted and 2019 for Medicare.

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Bush Opposition To Tax Increases Biggest Obstacle To Social Security Deal

From bloomberg.com
January 30th, 2007
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Cadott, WI – Wisconsin United to Protect Social Security along with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Rod Nilsestuen and the Wisconsin Farmers Union held a press conference today to decry steep benefit cuts and the risky privatization scheme under President Bush's Social Security proposal as part of the launch of Rural Americans for a Secure more »

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