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News Release: CMS Chief Actuary Nomination Requires Actuarial Independence and Qualification

WASHINGTON – Feb. 20, 2013 – In a letter to President Obama, top administration officials, and the Senate Finance Committee, the American Academy of Actuaries urges Academy membership…
Date Published: 02/20/2013
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State of the Union: Opportunity to Refocus on Sustainability Reforms, Not Just Budget Cuts

WASHINGTON – Feb. 11, 2013 – When President Obama talks about avoiding sequesters and reducing federal budget deficits during his State of the Union on Tuesday night, the American…
Date Published: 02/12/2013
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Chief Medicare Actuary Retires: Academy Applauds Foster’s Service to Public and Profession

WASHINGTON – 1 Feb. 2013 – The American Academy of Actuaries offered a heartfelt thank you to Richard S. Foster, who is retiring this week as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
Date Published: 02/01/2013
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Social Security Deficit Deepens

Washington Times
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 10/02/2012
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Can Workers Offset Social Security Cuts by Working Longer?

Economic Policy Institute
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 05/30/2012
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Date Published: 04/20/2012
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