Update on Sri Lanka's Tsunami Recovery
Francis Hammond, Americare's director of operations in Sri Lanka, talks to Liane Hansen about the situation in Sri Lanka six months after the tsunami ravaged the island nation.
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House, Senate Proffer Social Security Bills
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.
House, Senate Proffer Social Security Bills
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.
A Closer Look at the Social Security Plans
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.
A Closer Look at the Social Security Plans
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.
Republicans on Social Security
House Republican leaders are embracing an approach to Social Security reform that differs from the proposals set forth by the Bush administration.
Republicans on Social Security
House Republican leaders are embracing an approach to Social Security reform that differs from the proposals set forth by the Bush administration.
Bush Acknowledges Opposition to Social Security Proposals
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.
Bush Acknowledges Opposition to Social Security Proposals
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.
Bush Resumes Social Security Push
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.