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Social Security Faces Serious Financial Shortfalls and Other Takeaways From the Trustees Report
Without reform, the Social Security Trust Funds will soon be depleted and unable to pay full benefits.
Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds Could Be Depleted Within the Next Decade
Today, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports on the programs’ financing, showing that the future of these vital programs remain at risk.
What Are Earmarks and What Purpose Do They Serve?
Earmarks have been controversial, but nevertheless were reinstated by Congress in 2021 after a 10-year moratorium.
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Jun 18, 2025
Social Security Faces Serious Financial Shortfalls and Other Takeaways From the Trustees Report
Without reform, the Social Security Trust Funds will soon be depleted and unable to pay full benefits.
Jun 18, 2025
Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds Could Be Depleted Within the Next Decade
Today, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports on the programs’ financing, showing that the future of these vital programs remain at risk.
Apr 7, 2025
A Bipartisan Roadmap for Social Security Reform
Lawmakers are running out of time before automatic reductions to benefits are activated; the Brookings Institution plan is a valuable contribution to the policy discussion.
Apr 2, 2025
U.S. Population Growth Is Slowing Down — Here’s What That Means for the Federal Budget
Understanding how demographic challenges contribute to the United States’ fiscal challenges can help policymakers adopt fiscally sustainable policies.
Mar 7, 2025
What Is the Farm Bill, and Why Does It Matter for the Federal Budget?
The Farm Bill provides an opportunity for policymakers to comprehensively address agricultural, food, conservation, and other issues.
Mar 7, 2025
Social Security Reform: Options to Raise Revenues
Here are the pros and cons for three approaches to increasing funds dedicated to Social Security.
Feb 12, 2025
Chart Pack: Social Programs
A selection of charts about crucial social programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP), their financial outlook, and place within the federal budget.