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U.S. Spat with Venezuela Grows

OurFuture.org Staff — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:36:55 -0400

The United States stopped trying to be polite in an escalating diplomatic shoving match with the populist leaders of Venezuela and Bolivia. Washington slapped new sanctions on three aides close to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and called him weak and desperate. The Venezuelan ambassador got the boot for good measure, a move that was purely for show. Chavez had already brought his man home. The rupture began when Bolivian President Evo Morales expelled the U.S. ambassador there, accusing him of inciting violent protests. Chavez followed suit, accusing the "U.S. empire" of helping plot a coup against him. He later gave the American ambassador 72 hours to quit the country.

Treasury Rekindles Social Security Debate

Alexandra Walker — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:32:22 -0500

The Bush administration stepped up its attempt to build support for restructuring Social Security, saying in a Treasury Department report that the popular program will require either tax increases or cuts in benefits to remain viable in its current form.

HSBC Releases Global Survey on the Future of Retirement

Chris Collins — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:53:28 -0500

A majority in the survey accept responsibility for providing for their own retirement, but they also say government has an obligation to help.

Some Wait Years for Social Security Disability Payments They're Eligible to Receive

Toby Chaudhuri — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:41:02 -0500

Administration Puts Social Security Back On Political Agenda

Terrance Heath — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:40:57 -0400

Good news for Social Security, Medicare

Roger Hickey — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:11:32 -0400

The trust funds for Social Security and Medicare will last a year longer than previously estimated, trustees said. That means 2041 for the Social Security trust fund to be exhausted and 2019 for Medicare.

Bush Opposition To Tax Increases Biggest Obstacle To Social Security Deal

Alexandra Walker — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:38:23 -0500