Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Snippets of President Franklin Roosevelt's State of the Union address to the US Congress
VS high angle members of Congress standing and applauding / President Franklin D. Roosevelt speech snippets, SOTs talking about social security, unemployment and the NRA, National Recovery Administration. He asks the courts to cooperate...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
During Great Depression, Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt explains and signs Social Security Act
Pres. Franklin Roosevelt sitting at small table signing Social Security Act, Congressmen standing around him / SOT Roosevelt speaking about bill before signing / closer shot of Roosevelt continuing so speak, then signing bill
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs Social Security Act during the Great Depression
Title card: "Paramount News Special!" / title card: "FDR signs security bill" / Pres. Franklin Roosevelt, sitting at small table, signs act, with congressmen standing around him looking on / two shots of SOT Roosevelt speaking,...
Bloomberg
Rep. Bustos on Midterms, Debt Ceiling
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Curated Video
Retirement Debt: The Financial Burdens Facing Seniors
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Curated Video
Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment To Be Announced Thursday
If experts' predictions are accurate, it would be the biggest jump since 1981 — adding an extra $146 per month to the average payment.
Curated Video
Pres. Biden Tries To Positively Spin Dismal Inflation Report
Speaking in Los Angeles, President Joe Biden argued the consumer price index report showed progress but that there is work to be done.
Curated Video
Millions Of Americans Will Save On Medicare Fees Next Year
A rare 3% drop in monthly premiums is likely to be paired with a historically high cost-of-living increase for millions of Social Security recipients.
Bloomberg
Greenspan on Economic Effects of Covid, Aging Population
Oct.21 -- Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and an aging population on the U.S. economy, and says the decline in productivity growth signals slower growth ahead. He speaks with...
Bloomberg
Trump Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Social Programs
May.22 -- President Donald Trump is planning deep spending cuts to major social and entitlement programs as part of his formal budget request to be released on Tuesday. Bloomberg's Toluse Olorunnipa has the details on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Economist Hamilton on Baby Bonds and the Wealth Gap
Darrick Hamilton, Ph.D., Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy; Founding Director, Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy, The New School discusses narrowing the racial wealth gap and his proposal for "baby bonds"...
Bloomberg
Fighting Poverty with Tax Credits Doesn't Work Well: Matt Bruenig
Feb.09 -- Support is rising among policy makers to address America’s child-poverty crisis, which is getting worse as the pandemic drags on. More than 8 million Americans -- including many children -- fell into poverty during the second...
Curated Video
Social Security Admin. Announces Benefits Will Jump By 8.7% Next Year
Thursday's announcement affects about 70 million people — including retirees, disabled people and children — who receive Social Security benefits.
Bloomberg
TIAA CEO: Retirement Challenge Could Become Crisis
Oct. 24 -- Roger Ferguson, president and chief executive officer at TIAA, warns of the challenges related to retirement savings and reminds investors that "it is never too late to start to save" for their future. He speaks on "Bloomberg...
Curated Video
Bush on social security
1. SOUNDBITE (English) US President George W. Bush (voice laid under graphic of Bush giving radio address)
"This past week I addressed the nation to talk about social security, yet today there is a hole in the safety net for younger...
Bloomberg
How Messed Up Is Social Security?
Nov. 5 -- Social Security Advisors CEO Catherine Hormats discusses the state of social security on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
Curated Video
Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma says President Barack Obama's sharp critique of the House Republican budget amounted to "campaign-style political attacks." (April 16)
HEADLINE (48 characters): Weekly GOP Address: Time to cut more spending
CAPTION: (255 characters): Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma says President Barack Obama's sharp critique of the House Republican budget amounted to "campaign-style...
Curated Video
Pandemic Complicates Some Medicare 'Plan B' Applications
Office closures, technical hurdles and a complex application process could lead to anxiety for seniors.
Bloomberg
WEF Outlines Plans to Tackle Rising Income Inequality
Jan.20 -- World Economic Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi discusses income inequality and obstacles to social mobility. She speaks with Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg Surveillance" at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in...
Hearst Metrotone News
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks about social security, unemployment insurance, and pensions after signing the Social Security Act.
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks about social security, unemployment insurance, and pensions after signing the Social Security Act.