Some policymakers and lawmakers will argue that Social Security is separate and distinct from our broader fiscal challenges. I disagree. I believe that immediately addressing the challenges facing the Social Security program offers an opportunity to improve our country's fiscal soundness, lift an undue burden from future generations, and strengthen our economy's long-run growth prospects.

Two months ago, the House adopted a budget resolution that outlines the Republican majority's ambitious plans to slow the growth of federal entitlement spending. If implemented properly, entitlement spending restraint can address the long-term fiscal imbalance in a way that promotes economic growth and freedom.

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

The stimulus bill could impact Social Security's finances.

Recent polling indicates that Americans think workers should have the option to drop out of Social Security but that few people would actually choose to exercise that option if allowed.

How much would a payroll tax cut stimulate the economy? In theory, not very much.

Social Security can accomplish intergenerational risk sharing in theory, but maybe not in practice.