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Barack Obama’s Statements on Social Security

By Isaiah J. Poole
January 12, 2011

The following are key statements made by Barack Obama as president and prior to his presidency about Social Security.

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Speaking Truth About Saving Social Security

By Isaiah J. Poole
June 25, 2010

Social Security is under political siege, thanks to a disinformation campaign by conservative opponents and a few widely held misunderstandings about how the program works and its impact on the federal deficit. Here are some basic facts you need to know about Social Security and what it will take to strengthen the program for future generations.

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A Progressive Approach To Deficit Reduction

By Isaiah J. Poole
April 9, 2010

FACT: Social Security is not contributing to the deficit. The 2010 annual report of the Board of Trustees stated that the combined Social Security trust funds ran a surplus of $122 billion last year, with a reserve of $2.5 trillion. more »

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