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Democrat Wexler Offers Social Security Reform Plan

12:00am May 17, 2005

Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida became the first Democrat to offer a proposal for Social Security reform. Democrats had stayed away from offering a specific fix for the projected Social Security shortfall, instead allowing President Bush to present his ideas. Rep. Wexler explains his plan.

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House Panel Considers Individual Investment Accounts

12:00am May 12, 2005

The House Ways and Means Committee takes up a key element in President Bush's proposal to change the Social Security system. Committee Chairman Bill Thomas (R-CA) discusses the idea of adding individual investment accounts, which he supports.

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House Panel Considers Individual Investment Accounts

12:00am May 12, 2005

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Democrats' Strategy to Oppose Bush's Social Security Plan

12:00am May 12, 2005

by Alex Chadwick

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.

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Democrats' Strategy to Oppose Bush's Social Security Plan

12:00am May 12, 2005

by Alex Chadwick

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Addressing the Social Security Dilemma

12:00am May 07, 2005

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.

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Addressing the Social Security Dilemma

12:00am May 07, 2005

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Explaining Social Security Benefits

12:00am May 06, 2005

by Mara Liasson

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.

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Explaining Social Security Benefits

12:00am May 06, 2005

by Mara Liasson

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