Social Security stakes: Fiscal commission seen as best bet to fix dire situation

Social Security is one of the most pressing concerns for voters this November. The trust fund is projected to dry up in about 10 years, yet efforts to reform it have stalled, and neither presidential candidate seems inclined to weigh in. This Washington Examiner series, Social Security Stakes, will look into how we got here, what could be done, and if anybody has the stomach to tackle it. Read Part 1 here.

While news of a bipartisan fiscal commission has seemingly stalled during a contentious election year, budget experts and lawmakers see one as the best chance to stabilize Social Security as insolvency looms.