Michiganders Concerned About Social Security's Future, as the Program Marks 91 Years

FDR Signed Social Security 91 Years Ago. Congress Still Won’t Save It.

FDR signed Social Security 91 years ago; Congress still delays fixing its looming financial crisis.

Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Social Security Act

Today, our Nation commemorates 91 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the landmark Social Security Act into law.

Protecting FDR's Vision on Social Security's 91st Birthday

When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law 91 years ago — on August 14, 1935 – he said its enactment was “historic for all time.” FDR was right. Nine decades later, Social Security remains one of the most successful – and most popular – federal programs ever. In poll after poll, overwhelming majorities of Americans across party lines approve of Social Security – and don’t want to see it cut. Despite public sentiment, th…

Social Security is celebrating its 91st birthday. It won't live to 100, watchdog warns

"Social Security won’t make it past age 97 as things currently stand," said the CRFB's Maya Macguineas. "At least not in its current form."

Michiganders concerned about social security's future, as the program marks 91 years

Seniors gathered to discuss their concerns about the future of Social Security in Saginaw(Steve Carmody / Michigan Public )Michiganders who rely on social security are expressing concern as the program turned 91 years old Friday.President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. The program provides retirement, survivor, and disability benefits to more than 70 million Americans.But the social security trust …