Social Security (United States)

Social Security in the United States is a social insurance program funded through a dedicated payroll tax. It is also known as the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance program (OASDI), in reference to its three components. In the calendar year 2004, it paid out almost $500 billion in benefits. http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/STATS/t4a3Outgo.html

Related Topics:
United States - Social insurance - Payroll tax - 2004

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In 2005, the possibility of changing the Social Security system became a major political issue; see Social Security debate (United States).

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2005 - Social Security debate (United States)

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