Congressional Budget Office – Page 7

As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast

New budget projections are expected to show that the program’s spending is outpacing tax revenues as an aging population claims benefits.

By Jim Tankersley

The decision comes days after the government temporarily stopped accepting applications for the debt relief because of legal challenges.

By Stacy Cowley

The government hopes to help tens of millions of borrowers before federal student loan payments are due again in January.

By Stacy Cowley and Alan Rappeport