The good news is that a bipartisan group of senators is considering tough but wise choices to extend the life of the Social Security system. The bad news is there’s no mention yet of applying their top idea to Medicare as well.

Angus King of Maine, who caucuses with Senate Democrats, and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) are heading a group that, among other proposals, may be willing gradually to raise the main Social Security eligibility age from 67 to 70. It would be part of an effort to keep the Social Security Trust Fund from being depleted by 2033, which is its current financial course.