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Social Security
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The President Offers to Cut Social Security and Republicans Agree
The President throws things on the table before the Republicans have even sat down for dinner.
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Cut Social Security and Veterans’ Benefits? Cut the Pentagon Instead
Just for example, cutting 11 percent of the F35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet would save as much money as President Obama proposes to save by whacking benefits for seniors, …
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Seven Chilling Facts About Retirement in America That Should Make Obama Tremble Before Cutting Social Security and Medicare
Obama's plan for social security would be economically irresponsible, socially disruptive and morally repugnant.
Could Democrats Be Rebranded As the “Anti-Social Security Party?“
As Obama attempts to cut social security, it may be time to for the Democratic Party to rethink their political ethics.
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How Obama’s Budget Threatens Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid
In the wake of the news that, this coming Wednesday, a Democratic president will make the rollback of social insurance a key aspect of his budget policy.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Inmates in Austerity-Wracked Cyprus Donate $11K to Volunteer Health Clinic, and More
In today's On the News segment: Ohio Supreme Court justice says problems with modern-day debtors' prisons can and should be addressed, and more.
Beyond Deficit Scare-Mongering
Ellen Frank: Conservatives' real aim in their fiscal brinkmanship is to gut Social Security and Medicare.
As Profit Shares Hit New Highs, Washington Focuses on Abuse of Disability System
The downturn caused by the collapse of the housing bubble was the key factor behind both soaring profits and rising disability rates.
Senate Unanimously Votes Against Cuts to Social Security: Media Don’t Notice
The battle over the chained CPI provides a great case study in the state of American democracy.
Worms, Pond Scum and Economists
High youth unemployment is a grave problem, but don't let austerity hawks blame it on Social Security and Medicare.