[Retired Chemist]

Changing the way the COLA is calculated was also proposed as a way to extend the life of social Security.

[darkwing104]

Changing the way the COLA is calculated was also proposed as a way to extend the life of social Security. The COLA percentages for Retiree pay was the same as SS adjustments. They were linked by by law.

My gut is telling me that both parties are gaging the backlash from this episode before targeting Social Security COLA in the near future. Forbes' Robert Laura wrote about it last weekend

Military Retirement Cuts: Prelude To Coming Social Security Changes