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Did you know that only half the beneficiaries of Social Security receive benefits solely because they are retired? The rest of those receiving Social Security are adults with disabilities and their dependents, widows and widowers, and children whose parents have died. More children receive Social Security than Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Did you know that Social Security is the most successful anti-poverty program in our history?
Did you know that despite President Bush's claims that Social Security is in "crisis," the program's shortfall over the next 75 years could be paid for by repealing recent tax cuts for just the richest one percent of households?
Find out more about Social Security.
The Coalition on Human Needs held a Social Security briefing on Friday, January 7, 2005. The presentations made there are available from CHN's website .
Organizations in Washington, DC, are continuing to present discussions exploring President Bush's desire to change the Social Security program. A list of events taking place next week and contact information is included below. ________________________________________ Monday, January 10, 2004 Progressive Approaches to Social Security Reform 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street NW 10th Floor
Washington, DC 2000
Lunch will be served at 12 noon.
To RSVP:
Click here to register. Or call 202.741.6388
In the weeks leading up to the 2005 State of the Union, there will be heightened attention to the question of how progressives should respond to President Bush's forthcoming plan to partially privatized Social Security. This panel will discuss progressive approaches to addressing Social Security's financing challenge and whether, and under what circumstances, progressives could agree to a comprise solution. Panelists will discuss the President's likely proposal to partially privatize Social Security, outline the principles that should underlie a progressive ideas on how to shore up Social Security and strengthen security in the U.S. More... ________________________________________ Thursday, January 13, 2004 Reforming Social Security
10:30am - 12:00pm
Falk Auditorium
Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
On January 13, the Brookings Institution and the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center will convene a forum to discuss ways to reform Social Security and to assess the prospects-and hurdles-for enactment in 2005. Participants will take questions from the audience.
________________________________________ Friday, January 14, 2004 "Pitfalls of Privatization: Is It Worth the Risk?" 9:00am -11:00am
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
National Press Club (Holeman Lounge)
529 14th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
You are invited to attend a press briefing on Social Security to learn more about the social and economic
impact of privatization, including its effect on younger workers, women and minorities.
To register:
call the NCPSSM Department of Communications at 202-216-8378
or email causeyp@ncpssm.org .
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