Post Tagged with: "social security"

February 5, 2010 05:44

Next Bailout: Social Security

A report out from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows that for the first time in 25 years, Social Security is now taking in less in taxes than it’s spending on benefits. Social Security will be $28 billion in the hole this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30.

January 25, 2010 10:20

Public’s Priorities for 2010: Economy, Jobs, Terrorism -last place is climate

As Barack Obama begins his second year in office, the public’s priorities for the president and Congress remain much as they were one year ago. Strengthening the nation’s economy and improving the job situation continue to top the list. And, in the wake of the failed Christmas Day terrorist attack on a Detroit-bound airliner, defending the country from future terrorist attacks also remains a top priority.