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Alex Chadwick talks with Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI) about the strategy of the Democratic Party to oppose the president's proposed overhaul of Social Security. Levin is the ranking member on the Social Security Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee.

This week, Rep. Bill Thomas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, expressed interest in taking control of the Social Security and Medicare initiatives. Thomas outlined a broader legislative package than the one President Bush proposed, suggesting changes to private savings and pensions outside of Social Security. Washington Post reporter Jeffrey Birnbaum offers details.

This week, Rep. Bill Thomas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, expressed interest in taking control of the Social Security and Medicare initiatives. Thomas outlined a broader legislative package than the one President Bush proposed, suggesting changes to private savings and pensions outside of Social Security. Washington Post reporter Jeffrey Birnbaum offers details.

The public is learning a lot about Social Security these days, and so is NPR's Mara Liasson. In a story broadcast on April 29, she made a mistake. Now, she corrects herself with an explainer about how benefits are calculated.

The public is learning a lot about Social Security these days, and so is NPR's Mara Liasson. In a story broadcast on April 29, she made a mistake. Now, she corrects herself with an explainer about how benefits are calculated.