Social Security

Obama Turns Back on New Deal »

By Matthew Rothschild, May 13, 2009

Obama campaigned on preserving Social Security and accused McCain of wanting to cut it. Now, by preparing an assault on Social Security, he is engaging in a huge betrayal.read more

Obama’s Speech on the Economy Falls Flat »

By Matthew Rothschild, April 14, 2009

He had no good defense for why he was not nationalizing the banks. And he threatened your Social Security benefits.read more

Obama should not tamper with Social Security »

By Brian Gilmore, March 10, 2009

In his recent speech before a joint session of Congress, the president suggested he might fiddle with the program. "To preserve our long-term fiscal health, we must also address the growing costs in Medicare and Social Security," President Obama stated.read more

Obama Should Keep His Hands Off Social Security »

By Matthew Rothschild. UPDATED February 25

Slashing Social Security would be a colossal betrayal.read more

Obama’s pick for OMB puts Social Security in jeopardy »

By Ramón Castellblanch, December 12, 2008

President-elect Obama’s appointment of Peter Orszag to be director of the Office of Management and Budget has raised the threat level for an attack on Social Security to orange.read more

Obama’s OMB Head Would Cut Social Security »

By Matthew Rothschild, November 25, 2008

Barack Obama’s choice to head the budget office is on record favoring a reduction in Social Security benefits.read more

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