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House, Senate Proffer Social Security Bills

12:00am June 25, 2005

by Brian Naylor

House and Senate Republicans have offered proposals that would include putting the current Social Security surplus into individual accounts. Many Democrats oppose the idea, but may be powerless to stop it.

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A Closer Look at the Social Security Plans

12:00am June 25, 2005

Competing Republican-sponsored bills to reshape Social Security offer a few key differences. Maya MacGuineas, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget at the New America Foundation, says neither bill does much about the program's long-term funding.

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A Closer Look at the Social Security Plans

12:00am June 25, 2005

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Republicans on Social Security

12:00am June 23, 2005

House Republican leaders are embracing an approach to Social Security reform that differs from the proposals set forth by the Bush administration.

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Republicans on Social Security

12:00am June 23, 2005

House Republican leaders are embracing an approach to Social Security reform that differs from the proposals set forth by the Bush administration.

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Bush Acknowledges Opposition to Social Security Proposals

12:00am May 31, 2005

President Bush acknowledged his push to revamp Social Security has met strong opposition. He says that has only emboldened him and that he will keep traveling and pressing for his ideas. He made the statements during a press conference Tuesday morning at the White House.

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Bush Acknowledges Opposition to Social Security Proposals

12:00am May 31, 2005

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Bush Resumes Social Security Push

12:00am May 25, 2005

President Bush focused on his proposals for reforming Social Security during a trip to Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday. The president has worked to distance himself from events on Capitol Hill, including the recent filibuster battle.

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Bush Resumes Social Security Push

12:00am May 25, 2005

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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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