Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Trump Says He's Signed Spending Bill, Reversing Veto Threat
By Jennifer Epstein'I will never sign another bill like this again,' Trump says.
January 24, 2018
Let's at Least Think About a U.S. ParliamentWhat if America had a party that focused on backing single-payer health care? Or for keeping Confederate statues up?
December 11, 2017
SEC Chief Clayton Issues Warning on Cryptocurrencies, ICOsIf you choose to invest in these products, please ask questions and demand clear answers, Clayton said on the day Bitcoin futures debuted.
October 19, 2017
Social Security Disability Appeals Piling Up Due to Lack of Funding: SenatorsThe SSDI hearing backlog has reached record high, with average wait time roughly 600 days, senators say.
September 27, 2017
Overstock Unit Starting an Exchange for Digital Coin TradingThe digital token market may be about to become a little bit more like Wall Street.
May 03, 2017
House Passes Spending Bill That Omits Most Trump Priorities$1.17 trillion measure avoids shutdown through September
May 01, 2017
DOL Fiduciary Rule Spared Death in Spending BillThe bill, which funds government until September, also freezes SEC funding and eliminates what Democrats call poison pill riders.
February 28, 2017
SEC Crowdfunding Rules May Be ‘Too Restrictive’: Acting ChairMore than 160 U.S. deals have been initiated since Regulation CF kicked in last May, according to acting SEC Chairman Michael Piwowar.