US EditionSocial Security's 90th Anniversary Highlights Looming Funding Shortfall
- Social Security marked its 90th anniversary on August 14, 2025, providing benefits to nearly 70 million Americans nationwide and supporting over 494,000 seniors in South Carolina.
- Experts warn that the Social Security Trust Fund may run out by 2033, prompting concerns about the program’s ability to continue paying full benefits without changes from lawmakers.
- The Trump administration has taken steps including staff cuts and office closures at the Social Security Administration, actions condemned by lawmakers fearing privatization and reduced service quality.
- Proposed legislation seeks to block the privatization of Social Security and mandate congressional consent for significant changes to the Social Security Administration, aiming to safeguard the interests of over 70 million individuals who depend on the program.
- If no reforms occur, beneficiaries could face cuts up to 23%, but debates continue with some advocating expanding benefits and others calling for program restructuring to ensure solvency.
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Social Security celebrates 90 years amid funding concerns
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- August 14, 2025 marked the 90th anniversary of social security, the federal program created to provide monthly benefits to Americans and a source of income for those over the age of 65. Download our WTEN+ streaming app on Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV! A birthday celebration was held at the Colonie Senior Service Center to honor the milestone. Officials said the event comes at a critical time as the program faces loo…
On Social Security’s 90th Anniversary, Monica De La Cruz Is Full Speed Ahead In Her Efforts To Dismantle It
After promising to protect Social Security, the Republican Trifecta has cut, gutted, and pushed a scheme to privatize this vital program A foundational cornerstone of America’s middle class, Social Security turns 90 today. For nearly a century, the program has been the ticket to financial security for millions of Americans who have worked hard to retire with grace and dignity. But Monica De La Cruz and D.C. Republicans are hellbent on destroyin…
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