by Bruce Bartlett

Washington Times

01/05/05

President Bush has declared Social Security reform his principal domestic priority this year. Press reports indicate the White House has persuaded private groups to spend millions promoting its plan, though we have heard no specifics. It is not clear what is driving the urgency of Social Security reform. It is desirable, to be sure, but nothing will happen to anyone's benefits for some time to come if nothing is done. By contrast, the Medicare system is on the verge of collapse, according to a new government report...

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Informant: Thomas L. Knapp