Insuring the Essentials: Bob Ball on Social Security

Ball, Robert M.; Bethell, Thomas N.

ISBN 10: 0870784579 / ISBN 13: 9780870784576

Published by Priority Pr Pubns, 2001

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Synopsis:

Social Security, long a "third rail" in American politics, became a battleground during the 2000 presidential campaigns. The reform proposal advocated by many Republicans, if enacted, would transform Social Security from a social insurance program to one based on individual retirement accounts and would restructure the program's financing, with perhaps disastrous results. Before such drastic changes are considered for the nation's most popular and successful public program, it is important that the nation understands the purpose, nature, and history of Social Security. This collection of essays and commentaries, written over six decades of Robert M. Ball's close professional and personal involvement with Social Security and updated by the author for 2001, is intended to deepen the understanding among policymakers and general readers alike.

About the Author:

Robert M. Ball began work at the Social Security Administration in 1939 and has been a key figure in every piece of Social Security legislation since then. He was the chief administrator of the program from 1952 to 1973.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Insuring the Essentials: Bob Ball on Social ...
Publisher: Priority Pr Pubns
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good