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Current Social Security Issues

Social Security is the focus of intense public interest. Projected long-range funding problems, public skepticism about its future, and a growing perception that Social Security will not be as good a value for future retirees as it is today are fueling calls for reform. This report discusses a number of the major Social Security issues currently drawing congressional attention.

Date: May 21, 1998

Creator: Koitz, David & Kollmann, Geoffrey

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Social Security: The Relationship of Taxes and Benefits for Past, Present, and Future Retirees

In recent years considerable public attention has focused on Social Security's treatment of younger versus older workers. Analysts sometimes have addressed this issue by examining the value Social Security provides each generation of workers in relation to the Social Security taxes they pay. These are referred to as "moneys worth" analyses.

Date: May 12, 1998

Creator: Kollmann, Geoffrey