by Richard Eskow | Sep 22, 2013 | Chained CPI, Retirement Security
It’s autumn, when a politician’s fancy turns to thoughts of a Grand Bargain. Right now it looks as if the two sides are at an impasse. But President Obama’s “no negotiations” posture only applies to the debt ceiling, and his budget still includes the “chained CPI” cut...
by Richard Eskow | Aug 21, 2013 | Retirement Security
In every successful struggle there’s a time to celebrate a hard-fought victory. When it comes to Social Security, this is not that time. It’s true that, after including the “chained CPI” benefit cut in his latest budget, President Obama seems to have dropped the idea....
by Isaiah J. Poole | Aug 14, 2013 | Retirement Security
Happy birthday, Social Security! You're looking good for a 78-year-old – and it's no wonder, given how hard you work to keep the nation's seniors, people with disabilities and survivors financially secure. I've been reading the report done for your birthday by Social...
