Topic: National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare
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Why Obama is pushing for stimulus in 'fiscal cliff' deal (+video)
President Obama's opening offer in 'fiscal cliff' talks includes $255 billion in stimulus spending – tax cuts, incentives, and more. It could be a bargaining ploy or a bid to offset rising taxes on the rich.
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Entitlement reform: Why Obama faces tough sell to supporters
A new poll signals a narrow margin for maneuver for a grand bargain on entitlements: Republicans want reforms that cut deficits, but Democrats are wary of any changes not mainly targeted to sustain Medicare and Social Security.
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Seven days left: Is super committee ball now in Democrats' court?
Following a GOP proposal on the deficit-cutting 'super committee' to raise tax revenues, Republicans say it's the Democrats' turn to show they're serious by making cuts in entitlement spending.
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Medicare premiums taketh what Social Security giveth?
Medicare premiums are slated to rise – by about $10 a month – for most recipients in 2012. These higher Medicare premiums will eat into the extra $39 a month that the average Social Security recipient is expected to get from next year's cost-of-living adjustment.
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Social Security increase reduced after Medicare premiums increase
Social Security increase less than previously thought after Medicare premiums: The anticipated 3.6 percent increase in Social Security payout next year will only amount to $29 extra per month on average after an increase of Medicare premiums.
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Social Security recipients see 3.5 percent raise
Social Security recipients have not received a raise since 2009. That is set to change in 2012, when Social Security checks will be about 3.5 percent more than the last two years.
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Medicare and Social Security advocates nervous about tax cut deal
Medicare and Social Security advocates worry that entitlements face restructuring under the new deal brokered between President Obama and the GOP.
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Social Security freeze: no COLA, but maybe $250
Social Security freeze means recipients won't get a cost-of-living adjustment for the second year in a row. But House Speaker Pelosi is pushing for a $250 payment.
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A 75th birthday for Social Security not a happy one
Social Security turned 75 on Saturday. But with fiscal problems looming, are its future birthdays numbered?
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Obama: give seniors an extra $250 each
The payments would be similar to the checks that Social Security retirees and others received in May as part of the economic stimulus legislation.
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Stimulus bill hits Senate this week
A bipartisan accord in the House calls for a $150 billion spending plan, including significant tax rebates. But senators may want add-ons.
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