Tag: Social Security

IRS chief: Agency encourages illegal immigrant theft of SSNs to file tax returns

IRS chief: Agency encourages illegal immigrant theft of SSNs to file tax returns

Rudy Takala · April 12, 2016 5:17 pm

This Nov. 27, 2013, photo, shows caregiver Warren Manchess recording information as Paul Gregoline sits in his favorite chair, in Noblesville, Ind. Home care agencies have shown a willingness to hire older people new to the field who have found a tough job market as they try to supplement their retirement income.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Washington Secrets

American Dread: 55% won’t have enough money to retire

Paul Bedard · April 12, 2016 2:02 pm

Trump pledges blanket fix for America’s problems

Trump pledges blanket fix for America’s problems

Curt Mills · April 2, 2016 3:38 pm

One recommendation on how to cut government spending is to allow veterans to use any U.S. hospital for health care. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Five ways to cut government spending immediately

Gary Shapiro · March 29, 2016 4:02 am

Hackers release Trump’s personal info

Hackers release Trump’s personal info

Anna Giaritelli · March 17, 2016 10:19 pm

The food stamp program, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, helped 45 million people in 2015 and accounted for $74 billion in spending. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

HHS study defends government’s war on poverty

Joseph Lawler · March 14, 2016 9:35 pm

"We're the policeman of the world: We take care of Germany; we take care of Saudi Arabia; we take care of South Korea," Trump said. (AP Photo/Shakh Aivazov/File)

Trump: Rent out U.S. military to finance Social Security

Joel Gehrke · March 11, 2016 4:16 am

Candidates discussed important problems like Social Security, free trade, Common Core and veterans. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Beltway Confidential

Getting the facts straight on Common Core and Social Security

Jason Russell · March 11, 2016 4:14 am

Rep. Kevin Brady said the package would "fight fraud and cut wasteful spending," and that he looks forward "to moving these common-sense bills through our committee and the House in the weeks ahead." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon/File)

House GOP targets tax-credit abuse

Joseph Lawler · March 10, 2016 9:59 pm

"Donald Trump and I are not going to agree on every issue," Christie said. (AP File Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Post-endorsement Christie doesn’t see eye to eye with Trump

Daniel Chaitin · February 28, 2016 6:14 pm

Trump occasionally says things like, "We're going to save Social Security," without giving any details. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

Where does Trump stand on Social Security? It’s anyone’s guess

Jason Russell · February 19, 2016 3:11 pm

Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump suggested two judges Obama should nominate to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Beltway Confidential

Trump spews nonsense on Social Security

Jason Russell · February 14, 2016 1:20 pm