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RT @rkref: RT @SuzyKhimm: Obama says HC bill is "most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s" (via @ ...
hardaway (francine hardaway) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:05:06 -0000
RT @rkref: RT @SuzyKhimm: Obama says HC bill is "most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s" (via @ ...
Keeps getting bigger! #hcr RT @wonkroom: Obama: "Most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s"
LyndaWoolard (Lynda Woolard) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:03:20 -0000
Keeps getting bigger! #hcr RT @wonkroom: Obama: "Most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s"
RT @SuzyKhimm: Obama says HC bill is "most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s" (via @wonkroom)
rkref (roadkillrefugee) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:12 -0000
RT @SuzyKhimm: Obama says HC bill is "most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s" (via @wonkroom)
RT @wonkroom Obama: "Most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s"
cdhe (colinholtzeakin) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:59:39 -0000
RT @wonkroom Obama: "Most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s"
Historic moment as the health care bill joins social security and medicare in strengthening the social safety net of this country.
B_Barnett (Barbara Barnett) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:59:22 -0000
Historic moment as the health care bill joins social security and medicare in strengthening the social safety net of this country.
Obama says HC bill is "most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s" (via @wonkroom)
suzykhimm (Suzy Khimm) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:58:50 -0000
Obama says HC bill is "most important social legislation since Social Security Act passed in the 1930s" (via @wonkroom)

 

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404 AARP - Social Security Update - The American Association of Retired Persons addresses Social Security issues, research, news, and reform.
Meta Description: [ This AARP blog is your online resource for staying current with important issues in successful aging, including economic and retirement security; health and wellness; global aging; livable communities and mobility; and volunteering. ]

All About Social Security - Independent social security system information: reform, politics, benefits, statistics, taxes, history, law, news, links, retirement, aging, and disability.

Alliance For Worker Retirement Security - Advocates Social Security reform for the benefit of the American worker.

Almanac of Policy Issues: Social Security - Background information and links on Social Security.
Meta Description: [ News, background information, and links on Social Security. ]

AlterNet - Social Security Suicide - Casts a skeptical eye at the very assumptions made that Social Security is in deep trouble or needs to be severely changed.

404 Basic Facts on Social Security and Proposed Benefit Cuts/Privatization - The Center for Economic and Policy Research puts out a mathematical analysis on several claims and proposals regarding reform, focusing on future cuts, privatization, solvency, and projected shortfalls. With extensive graphs and charts.

404 Brookings Institution - Brookings research on Social Security, pensions and retirement.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - Social Security - A clearinghouse of articles and studies on the US social security system, including how it works, proposals for changes, accomplishemnts, solvency, and related statistics.
Meta Description: [ The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs. ]

Century Foundation - Social Security Network - Information, news, analysis and expert commentary on the Social Security debate and various reform plans.

Coalition to Preserve Retirement Security - State and local government employees should be allowed to preserve retirement security through retirement plans not included under Social Security.
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500 Common Sense on Social Security - Discusses various Social Security reform options.
Meta Description: [ Common Sense on Social Security is the home of the Social Security Solvency Simulator. We provide an objective, bipartisan analysis of Social Security reform. We believe facts are more important than ideology, we give everyone access to the facts, and we provide simulation tools that le... ]

Concord Coalition - Projections, statements, assessments of reform proposals, from an organization dedicated to efficient government and preserving Social Security and Medicare.
Meta Description: [ The Concord Coalition is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to eliminating federal budget deficits and ensuring Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are secure for all generations. ]

Employee Benefits Research Institute - EBRI's Social Security research program concerning taxes, benefits, and private accounts.

Foundation for International Studies on Social Security - Promotes international, multidisciplinary research on social security and its relationships with other aspects of society.

Grandfather Social Security Report - Comparison of economic impact of Social Security on today's workers compared to prior generation: hard data in easy-to-understand graphics.
Meta Description: [ Social security & medicare inequitable drain on families, compared to benefits they will receive. I am concered for the economic future of our youth, compared to prior generations. ]

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis - IIASA's social security reform project. Social security reform from an international perspective. Includes issue papers on social security in Austria, China, Japan, Germany, Mexico, Russia and Ukraine.
Meta Description: [ Social Security Reform addresses problems associated with pensions, retirement, and health care financing policies ]

International Reform Monitor--Bertelsman Foundation - Current issues and reforms in social insurance policy in these countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America.
Meta Description: [ The International Reform Monitor provides information on current reforms in the fields of: social policy, labour market policy, industrial relations in 15 OECD countries. Moreover, researchers are offered to publish their research results here. ]

International Social Security Association - An international organization which brings together institutions and administrative bodies, dealing with one or more aspects of social security.

Just Facts - Overview of Social Security and its associated issues.
Meta Description: [ All the information you’ll need to educate yourself about the largest government program in the world. Obtain raw data and facts on Social Security taxes, benefits, finances, privatization, and other related issues. ]

National Academy of Social Insurance - A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization made up of social experts on Social Security, Medicare, and other social insurance programs. Promotes informed policymaking on social insurance through research, education, training, and open exchange of ideas.

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare - Seniors group outlines their positions on Social Security and Medicare issues.

National Institute of Population and Social Security Research - Social Security in Japan.

500 National Insurance Institute of Israel - Social Security in Israel. In English.

National Women's Law Center - The answers to frequently asked questions about Social Security issues as they affect women.
Meta Description: [ The National Women's Law Center's mission is to to protect and advance the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and in virtually every aspect of their lives. ]

Network Democracy - Social Security - Interactive site for discussing options on reforming Social Security.
Meta Description: [ Home Page of an interactive site on Social Security Reform issues. ]

Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan - Social Security in Canada.
Meta Description: [ Income Security Programs ]

500 Philippine Social Security System - Philippines' Social Security System.
Meta Description: [ Philippines' Social Security System ]

Public Agenda - Social Security - Facts about Social Security taxes, benefits and the program's financial condition.

Public Program Testing Organization - Advocate for Social Security reform, criticizes effect of taxation on retirees and Ticket-to-Work program.
Meta Description: [ Waste, fraud, abuse, and inequities in Social Security and other government programs ]

404 Reforming Social Security: A Balanced Plan - Addresses the challenges to the Social Security program, including changes in life expectancy, earnings inequality, and debt.

Regie des rentes du Quebec - Aims to contribute to the financial security of Quebeckers and to inform the population of the importance of financial planning for retirement.
Meta Description: [ RRQ: The mission of the Régie des rentes du Québec is to contribute to the financial security of Quebeckers at every stage in their lives and to inform the population of the importance of financial planning for retirement. ]

Senior Journal - Senior Journal for news, information and opinion on Social Security reform.
Meta Description: [ Social Security Reform news by Senior Journal - news, information and opinion on Social Security Reform ]

Social Protection in the European Union Member States - Social Security in the European Union.

Social Security - Is It Really a Crisis? - Transcript of a debate by Michael Tanner of the CATO Institute, writer and economics professor Paul Krugman, and author Joshua Micah Marshall on the problems of Social Security and proposals to fix it.

Social Security Administration - Office of the Chief Actuary - Financial history and projections for the Social Security trust funds. Automatic annual increases in Social Security and SSI amounts.

Social Security for Yesterday's Family? - Urban Institute article detailing the history of Social Security, and inequities of the present system.
Meta Description: [ Social Security was designed in the late 1930s, a time when a married male worker and a stay-at-home wife were considered the norm. Is it too late to bring Social Security in sync with contemporary family life? Not at all. Besides reaching financial balance and increasing saving, reform should ha... ]

Social Security Online - Official US government site for the Social Security Administration, with news, trends, budget, publications, and comparison with systems in more than 170 countries.
Meta Description: [ Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. ]

Social Security Panel 2006 - An international guide with reports of selected countries about Social Security systems and benefits.
Meta Description: [ EUDARES Information & Research - Business Intelligence ]

The Black Commentator - Bamboozled: Destruction of Social Security - Dr. Maya Rockeymoore explains that President Bush's plans for Social Security amount to a raw deal for African-Americans.

The National Council of La Raza - Latino/Hispanic perspective on the unfolding debate regarding ways to reform Social Security.

The Social Security Game - Design your own solutions to Social Security's financial problems with this tool from the American Academy of Actuaries.

Trust Fund Siphon Report - Criticizes the use of Social Security Trust Fund surpluses to fund other government activities.
Meta Description: [ political leaders brag to the general public the budget deficit was 'just' $22 billion in fiscal year 1997. But, that's a 'smoke & mirror' statement. It was 4 times higher. I am concerned for the economic future of our youth, compared to prior generations. ]

Truth About Social Security - Describing how Social Security works, the nature of the problem it faces, and a discussion of possible reforms.
Meta Description: [ A layman's description of Social Security -- how it works, the nature of the problem it will face and a discussion of the alternatives proposed to fix that problem ]

Urban Institute Focus on Social Security Reform - Options for administering individual accounts. Save the surplus to save Social Security: What does that mean?
Meta Description: [ Issues in Focus on social security reform. ]

404 US Citizens in Micronesia - American citizens who plan to work in the Federated States of Micronesia should be aware of these Social Security provisions.

404 Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement - WISER's Social Security factsheet and checklist for working women. Also, is it time for a major overhaul of Social Security?