re: #11 MinisterO

Social Security outlays exceed revenues. That is by definition a deficit. This is included in the $1.65T federal deficit, as it must be.

The federal budget does indeed include Social Security. Whoever is telling you otherwise is not doing you any favors.

Don’t take my word for any of this - read it yourself:

[Link: www.gpoaccess.gov…]

MinisterO, thank you for the hyperlink.
I did read it.

I do believe that you truly believed your previous explanation.

The $12.5 billion dollars included in the federal budget is for the ADMINISTRATION of the SS trust fund, as was stated: “Provides $12.5 billion for the Social Security Administration, an 8 percent increase, targeted at
reducing backlogs and improving service for the American public.”

The hyperlink, which was included in the listing of federal expenditures within the link you provided:

Again, thank you and I hope this resolves the question.

ALL MUST CALL, E-MAIL, WRITE, TALK WITH THEIR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES, asking “what portion of our deficit is attributable to SS”.

Although this subject is a critical element in the understanding of our federal deficit, it is only the beginning of the complete canvas that will expose the SS problems. There are other elements that should be absolutely shocking.

Again, thank you for helping to resolve this matter.

MZ