Inefficient and outdated policies, subsidized by US taxpayers in the 2008 Farm Bill at a cost of $307 billion, are once again up for approval.

Reducing Cost of Living Adjustments by basing them on a more accurate measure of inflation would alleviate the long-term Social Security deficit.

AEI scholar Andrew Biggs, a former principal deputy commissioner at the Social Security Administration, is available to explain why retirees will not get a cost of living adjustment this year.

An oddity due to the Cost of Living Adjustment to Social Security demonstrates the need for simplifying Social Security's structure.

President Barack Obama has signaled support for the idea to send additional checks to everyone receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and disabled veteran benefits, even though the deficit is expected to increase this year.

How out-of-pocket health spending added 10 million people to the ranks of the poor.

Shifting government workers to 401(k)-style plans would offer greater transparency and keep benefits in line with the private economy.

Alex Brill offers a blueprint for "meaningful, incremental change to strengthen Social Security" and reduce the long-term fiscal burden on the budget.