Social Security
The 2008 Democratic Candidates on Social Security Issues
The top four 2008 Democratic candidates on three questions: 1. Do they pledge to not cut Social Security benefits? 2. Do they oppose privatization of Social Security accounts? 3. Do they plan to take steps to achieve long-term solvency?
The top four 2008 Democratic candidates on three questions: 1. Do they pledge to not cut Social Security benefits? 2. Do they oppose privatization of Social Security accounts? 3. Do they plan to take steps to achieve long-term solvency?
Common Sense Says No to Social Security Privatization
Presents the facts surrounding President Bush's ideas to "reform" Social Security by diverting payroll taxes into privatized accounts. Doing so would cause Social Security benefits to be reduced significantly, and would cost taxpayers $2 trillion. There are far better, more modest solutions.
Presents the facts surrounding President Bush's ideas to "reform" Social Security by diverting payroll taxes into privatized accounts. Doing so would cause Social Security benefits to be reduced significantly, and would cost taxpayers $2 trillion. There are far better, more modest solutions.
Analysis of Social Security Privatization by AAUW
American Assn of University Women (AAUW) opposes privatization of Social Security, whch is a main source of income for most elderly women in the US. The AAUW believes that any Social Security reform "must maintain guaranteed benefits and consider the inequity of pension benefits and retirement security for women." Link leads to analysis and a printable letter to send to elected representatives.
American Assn of University Women (AAUW) opposes privatization of Social Security, whch is a main source of income for most elderly women in the US. The AAUW believes that any Social Security reform "must maintain guaranteed benefits and consider the inequity of pension benefits and retirement security for women." Link leads to analysis and a printable letter to send to elected representatives.
US Social Security Administration Homepage
Links to the US Social Security Administration homepage, including current news and reports; online claims and services for retirees, the disabled, widows/widowers and survivors; and many other resources. Special info sites for the press, Congress, employers, the self-employed, women, schools, attorneys, health professionals, and gov't employees.
Links to the US Social Security Administration homepage, including current news and reports; online claims and services for retirees, the disabled, widows/widowers and survivors; and many other resources. Special info sites for the press, Congress, employers, the self-employed, women, schools, attorneys, health professionals, and gov't employees.