social security
Today in history: Social Security celebrates 80th birthday
August 14, 2015On this date 80 years ago, in 1935, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt deepened and expanded the New Deal by signing into law the Social Security Act.
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Combating institutionalized racism can’t wait
August 11, 2015We are resolved to take clear action to combat racism, in our own house of labor, and in the broader community; there is no time to waste.
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The push is on to save Social Security, create jobs for youth
July 16, 2015Passing the Employ Young Americans Now Act would be an important step in the fight to preserve and expand Social Security.
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Time to raise Social Security benefits: highlights of Retired Americans Conference
July 16, 2015The 2015 Alliance for Retired Americans Legislative Conference took place July 7 thru 10.
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Bernie Sanders slams Republicans on Social Security
June 11, 2015As the field of Republican presidential candidates grows, their calls for deep cuts to Social Security do, too.
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