Social Security

Issue

Social Security

Social Security began running deficits in 2010 and without reforms, Social Security’s permanent and growing deficits will help fuel our spending and debt crisis.

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Congress Should Pass a Fair Correction to Prolong Social Security’s Solvency Rachel Greszler

Nov 1, 2023 15 min read

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Seven Hard Truths Americans Should Know About Social Security in 2021 Rachel Greszler

Sep 3, 2021 12 min read

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Social Security Policy for the Next Administration and the 117th Congress Rachel Greszler

Nov 19, 2020 25 min read

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The Making DI Work For All Americans Act of 2018: How It Would Improve SSDI Rachel Greszler

Sep 19, 2018 19 min read

HERITAGE EXPLAINS

The State of Social Security

Social Security, the largest federal government program, marked its 80th anniversary in 2015. It consists of two main

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A Social Security Primer for the New Administration: Reform Needed Now Romina Boccia

Jan 31, 2017 24 min read