Fact Sheets & Briefs

Quotes From Behind The Conservative Wrecking Ball

Rep. Michele Bachmann

  • "I have no intention of voting to raise the debt ceiling because, right now, the federal government continues to spend more money than what it takes in."
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Barack Obama’s Statements on Social Security

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

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Progressive Groups Respond to the White House Deficit Commission Report

Richard Trumka, President, AFL-CIO

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Speaking Truth About Saving Social Security

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

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 »

The Progressive Solution

Progressives need to take a broad and bold approach to helping Americans establish a solid three-legged stool of retirement security. more »

What You Might Not Have Learned About the President's Social Security Plan

Because Social Security reform is a complex issue, and because some of the President’s remarks in his April 28 press conference left room for misinterpretation, viewers of the press conference may h more »

Top 10 Facts On Social Security's 70th Anniversary

A report from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. more »

Two Steps Back: African Americans and Latinos will lose ground under Social Security 'Reform."

The DeMint plan to raid the Social Security trust fund