PBS News Hour explores raising the cap on payroll taxes to close Social Security’s funding gap
Business correspondent Paul Solman explores both sides of the case to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap to close
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Q: Can we afford to increase Social Security benefits?
A: YES. Because Social Security is running a surplus. Yes, Social Security is projected to become insolvent by 2034. Does
Read More“We are the wealthiest country in the world at the wealthiest moment in our history–there’s no question we can afford Social Security.”
Video: YouTube / The Zero Hour with Rj Eskow Nancy Altman joins RJ Eskow on The Zero Hour to discuss
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“Does the name Ponzi all of a sudden come to mind?” It shouldn’t.
In 2011, then Texas Governor and presidential candidate, Rick Perry, made headlines at the Republican presidential debate when he doubled
Read MoreZaid Jilani: Why is the press repeating claims the budget proposal doesn’t cut Social Security?
Video: YouTube / The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow Since unveiling the much-debated 2018 federal budget proposal, our elected officials
Read MoreAre cuts to Social Security Disability cuts to Social Security?
“Let me ask you a question. Do you really think that Social Security disability insurance is part of what people
Read More“Social Security has no place in budget discussions.” Because it legally can’t.
Regardless of how our congressmen and congresswomen may interpret the affect of Social Security on our overall debt and the
Read MoreNew study illustrates growing lifespan inequality affects Social Security benefits
This article over at Vox take a look at a recent report in more detail, including the economic implications of
Read MoreSocial Security and the federal debt
With the U.S. national debt now surpassing $19 trillion, opponents of our traditional Social Security system are quick to draw
Read MoreRobert Reich explains the need for Social Security expansion in just three minutes
Video: YouTube / MoveOn Robert B. Reich is a Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley,
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