2008 Social Security Trustees Report Continues to Show the Urgent Need for Reform

HERITAGE FOUNDATION, By David C. John, Senior Research Fellow in Retirement Security and Financial Institutions in the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation (Hat tip: Lou Copes) - "We are increasingly concerned about inaction on the financial challenges facing the Social Security and Medicare programs. The longer we wait to address these challenges, the more limited will be the options available, the greater will be the required adjustments, and the more severe the potential detrimental economic impact on our nation." --2007 Trustees Report

"The 2008 Social Security Trustees Report was released on March 25. This WebMemo explains the important facts and answers the frequently asked questions about Social Security's financial outlook." ∴ How will this report affect the Social Security debate? Read more at Heritage...

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