Social Security does face a long-term funding challenge. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the system will only be able to pay 80 percent of benefits starting in 2052. The Social Security Actuaries put the date at 2042, which is 47 years from now. This is a challenge, but not an imminent crisis. Congress should take its time to get the solution right, so Social Security stays strong for generations. To learn more about Sen. Durbin's positions about Social Security, please click on one of the issues below. Social Security Reform Additional Resources Social Security Online Illinois SSA Offices Date Title 07/11/2006  DURBIN SAYS AMERICANS WILL PAY HEAVY PRICE UNDER PRES. BUSH’S SCHEME TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY 01/26/2006  DURBIN SPEECH TO NATIONAL PRESS CLUB: A MORE SECURE AMERICA--AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD 01/20/2006  DURBIN CALLS FOR QUICK APPROVAL OF REPAIR ACT 10/25/2005  DURBIN MEASURE SHIELDS SENIORS FROM ID THEFT 03/07/2005  DURBIN: PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY WILL MEAN BIG BENEFIT CUTS AND BILLIONS IN NEW DEBT 02/10/2005  DURBIN REINTRODUCES MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND CHOICE ACT WITH SCHAKOWSKY AND BERRY 02/09/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING MEDICARE 02/07/2005  DURBIN: PRESIDENT’S BUDGET REFLECTS “THE WRONG VALUES” FOR ILLINOIS AND AMERICA 01/21/2005  DURBIN BLASTS FRIDAY RELEASE OF COMPLEX MEDICARE REGULATIONS [ Return to Previous Page ]