More on Social Security

On the eve of the annual report on the health of the Social Security trust fund -- which was sure to prompt claims of future crisis by media and politicians -- we noted the many benefits that the program provides. The report has issued, and the media is in fact highlighting the program's supposed path toward insolvency. To get another perspective, read Michael Hiltzik's column in the LA Times, which argues that the program's fiscal problems are exaggerated and that some of its benefits should be expanded.

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[Troutman Troutman, P.C.]

Thank you for continuing to keep your readers updated about this important issue. We wholeheartedly second Mr. Hiltzik’s idea of working toward expanding some benefits to “pump up the volume on making them better.” This column demonstrates a fine understanding of the importance of Social Security as well as the number of Americans it serves.