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| Executive Branch: Social Security Reform |
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Numerous agencies and citizen groups agree that something needs to be done to preserve Social Security for future generations. Disagreements arise over
1. how to approach reform
2. when Social Security will run into a
deficit,
3. the amount of benefits Social Security will be able to provide, and
4. whether or not we are facing
a crisis.
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In his State of the Union
address, President Bush outlined his plan for Social Security reform, kicking off the legislative process. Review how this policy process began and trace the latest with C-SPAN. Read a brief synopsis of President Bush's
plan for Social Security reform. |
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State of
Union
Watch Clip
(02/02/05)
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Town Hall Meeting
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Clip
(01/11/05)
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Discussion Questions
1. How would a personal Social Security account work?
2. What are some of the differences between this plan and the current system? |
Discussion Questions
1. What changes have taken place which the President says have created a need for Social Security reform?
2. According to the President, how will younger workers be affected by the current system of Social Security if no changes are made? |
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The Legislative Branch: Social Security Reform
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Members of Congress are ultimately responsible for crafting legislation. Consider some of the their reactions to the President's proposal.
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Rep. Xavier
Becerra
(D-CA)
Watch
Clip
(01/28/05)
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Rep. Clay Shaw
(R-FL)
Watch Clip
(01/18/05)
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Discussion Questions
1. What does
Rep. Becerra say about Social Security being in a
"crisis"?
2. How does Rep. Becerra feel about
the 2018 date for Social
Security? |
Discussion Questions
1. What are
Rep. Shaw’s feelings about Social Security being
in a "crisis"?
2. How does Rep. Shaw’s plan differ
from the plan laid out by President
Bush? |
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