Speech Topics on Public Policy Issues

Social Security Reform

CQ Researcher A weekly publication that covers current policy issues and gives you references to key resources.

"Overhauling Social Security" CQ Researcher 5/12/95
Call number: H35.E3502 1995, 3rd Floor Paterno Library

"Retirement Security" CQ Researcher 5/31/02
Call number: H35.E3502 2002, 3rd Floor Paterno Library

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Government Sites
Social Security Administration
A Review of the Findings of the Social Security Advisory Council Congress' response to the Advisory Council's report.
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Reports The GAO monitors the success (or failure) of government programs. Search their database for some detailed info on various reform senarios. Many of these reports are available full-text. If not, they may be available in the Social Sciences Library.
Another place to look for more information
PolicyFile A database of research sources related to policy decision making. Contains many links to web-based resources as well as citations to print resources