Social Security

What Fate for Social Security Reform? - Sean Tuffnell

A new year often brings a new agenda to the nation's capital, as accomplished items are removed and new issues and problems arise. It is also the time to evaluate whether to continue pressing for issues that haven't gained as much traction as had been hoped.

First a look back. During the first six months of 2005, the president was intensely focused on the need for reform. He made several high-profile speeches. The Treasury Department sponsored a "60-day, 60-city" tour discussing the need for reform. Congress held several hearings. Pro-reform groups such as Progress for America and antireform groups such as AARP spent millions on warring 30-second ads.