there seems to be a bit of confusion over the social security issue. is it a “problem”, a “crisis”, or neither? and, honestly, i’m not sure that i know myself.
here are two places to start:
from kathleen hays @ cnn: Straight talk on Social Security
Tired of partisan rhetoric, Hays turned to Government Accountability Office chief David Walker.
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Separating the spin from the substance in the Social Security debate can be challenging. So, I went looking for an honest broker, someone who could give me the facts, figures and fundamentals without the thread of a political agenda running through it.
from the social security administration: About Social Security’s Future
based on these *two* articles, there is a problem with social security...but not a crisis. as i find other articles on the issue, i’ll post them as well.
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