Social Security Funding
The latest news and developments affecting Social Security funding, and how legislative moves may help or hurt the program.
Divided Congress' First Task: Tussle With Trump Over Shutdown
By Billy House and Laura LitvanThe first test of the new dynamic in Washington may come Wednesday afternoon.
March 22, 2018
Senate Passes Spending Bill; SEC Gets $1.6 BillionNotable exclusions include health insurance market stabilization measures, immigration fixes, changes to Medicare Part D drug coverage, and a national online sales tax, says Raymond James policy analyst Mills.
March 20, 2018
Congress Stalled on $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill as Shutdown Clock TicksThe deadline to avoid a government shutdown is Friday midnight.
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