Here are just seven reasons to love Social Security on its birthday and every day.

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: John McCain. 

Know the facts about Social Security before the program turns 80 this week.

Most U.S. universities, like states and local governments, receive a good deal of federal grant money each year, especially for research and development purposes. Michigan State University recently pledged to do half of its $400 million per year purchasing budget with women- and minority-owned businesses. 

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Tom Price.

Today marks Medicare's 50th birthday. What do Americans want for the future of the program?

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Mitch McConnell.

Here's what you need to know from the Social Security and Medicare trustees reports.

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Nancy Pelosi.

Earlier this week, President Obama announced that after more than a year and a half of negotiations, the U.S. reached a nuclear deal with Iran. This newly reached deal provides hope that we as a nation will be able to avoid another long and costly war abroad.