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Social Security
Trump’s Budget Will Take Aim at Non-Retiree Social Safety Net
Other major federal programs beyond Social Security and Medicare face deep cuts.
Trump’s Pick for Budget Adviser Once Called Social Security and Medicaid “Unconstitutional“
The Office of Management and Budget issues Presidential veto threats for legislation winding its way through Congress.
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401(k)s and IRAs Cannot Replace Social Security
401(k)s were never intended to replace pensions, so it should be no surprise that they aren't up to the task.
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Are Governments Attempting to Curtail Dissent of Seniors by Stopping Social Security Checks?
The latest effort to silence dissent is someone in the government falsifying records to show someone was in jail for more than 30 days and sending the records to …
Why the GOP Wants to Gut Social Security
A group of Republican lawmakers has a proposal that would slash Social Security benefits for virtually everyone.
Playing Defense: How Progressives Could Push Democrats to Block the Trump Agenda
Progressives now have more power within the Democratic Party, which activists must push to be more militant.
Today’s Election Results Could Affect Mental Health Care for Millions
Medicaid covers intensive, evidence-based community mental health services and should be expanded.
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As Aging Population Increases, Elders and Allies Fight for Social Supports
Elders and advocates are mobilizing on several fronts for comprehensive social support reforms for aging Americans.
Blackstone’s Tony James Touting What Looks Like Clinton’s Scheme to Gut Social Security
Hillary and Blackstone CEO Tony James are too adept to label these required savings accounts as a stealth replacement for Social Security.
William Rivers Pitt | Debate #3: Our Long National Nightmare Is Far From Over
This debate served to demonstrate just how far to the right the political dialogue in this country has tacked.