Social Security video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on politics

29 Jan 2009

Obama Signs Equal Pay Act

President Barack Obama signs the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, which makes it easier for workers to sue for discrimination on the job.

"… more than 200000. Dollars in salary. And even more in pension and Social Security benefits. -- is that she still feels today. Now what we -- accepted a lot and moved off. You could've decided that …" at 0:23

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27 Jan 2009

Military Secrets Found On Thrift Store Gadget

A New Zealand man buys an MP3 player at an Oklahoma thrift store and discovers top secret military files.

"… think I -- think it. Local says the files included home addresses social security and cellphone numbers of US soldiers. Also included what appeared to be. Mission briefings and lists of equipment deployed to hot spots. …" at 0:26

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21 Jan 2009

Heartland Credit Card Breach

"… how many -- were compromised -- at which businesses but says no Social Security pin numbers addresses -- telephone numbers were -- …" at 0:45

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12 Jan 2009

Uncut: Bush's Farewell News Conference

Watch in its entirety President George W. Bush's last scheduled news conference as chief executive.

"… the crisis is not imminent. And the crisis would not imminent for Social Security as far as members of congress was concerned. As an aside. One thing approved -- that you know actually campaign on the issue and get elected. And I don't believe. Talking about Social Security is in third rail of American politics -- a matter of fact. Think that in the future not talking about how he intends to take Social Security is going to be the third rail of politics. In. The one thing about the presidency. Is that if you can make …" at 24:32

"… the task. To look after you. I believe that. -- in the Social Security. Idea right after the 4 elections. It was a mistake initiative should have argued for immigration reform. No reason why is is …" at 23:55

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7 Jan 2009

Did Bush Waste Billions In Taxes?

Democrats say the Bush administration ignored its own inspectors, costing taxpayers billions.

"… that two billion dollars could have been saved just by cutting off Social Security disability benefit payments to people who were able to work. Then there's the 837. Million dollars in overpayments that the Pentagon handed …" at 0:46

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24 Nov 2008

Uncut: Obama News Conference

Watch in its entirety President-elect Barack Obama's news conference in which he introduces his new economic team.

"… great variety of fronts. From education and health care to energy and Social Security. Without some policies in these areas we can neither enjoyed sustained economic growth nor realize our full potential as a people. So …" at 6:40

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14 Nov 2008

Senator Zapped With Taser To Prove Point

A Michigan lawmaker gets zapped with a Taser to show to prove a point about a new bill.

"… submit to a felony background check the ticket addresses dates of birth Social Security number. They do pretty extensive background check and if you get any felony convictions whatsoever they will not give -- an activation …" at 1:21

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7 Oct 2008

Obama-McCain 2: What Are Your Priorities?

In their second presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are asked what their priorities are in terms of energy, entitlement programs and health care.

"… true priorities like health district health. Health care. Energy. And entitlement reform social security and Medicare. And what order would you put that in terms of Ferrari's. …" at 0:22

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30 Sep 2008

Suze Orman: 'These Things Take Time'

Financial expert Suze Orman says even if lawmakers pass a bailout plan, it won't be a quick fix for financial markets.

"… had nothing to do with this bill. Obviously we are underfunded for Social Security. Medicare has always kind of been in trouble these are things you have to be careful about -- you think anybody else …" at 0:06

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6 Sep 2008

McCain Defends Plan For Soc. Sec.

Video is courtesy of AARP.

"… four dollars a gallon. Per gallon gas. We're not going to privatize Social Security we're not going to privatize it it is a government function. To provide for those who have worked and earned and saved …" at 0:50