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On February 25, 2026, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget hosted a virtual webinar titled “Social Security: Just the Facts,” featuring policy director Mark Sarney. The session clarified how Social Security operates, dispelled common misconceptions, and highlighted the program’s looming insolvency risk within seven years. Attendees received a new educational resource and could ask live questions about potential reforms. The event supports the Committee’s broader “Tell the Truth About Social Security” campaign.
The webinar presented the Congressional Budget Office’s February 2026 baseline, outlining the projected trajectory of the federal budget and economy over the next decade assuming current laws remain unchanged. CBO warns that debt held by the public will climb to roughly...
