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Fearing Backlash, Republicans Backpedal on Social Security and Medicare Cuts
Trump is opportunistically exploiting rifts within the GOP over the prospect of cutting Social Security and Medicare.
Republicans Are Working on Making 70 the New Social Security Retirement Age
Republicans claim they don’t want to cut Social Security — but they’re working behind the scenes to do just that.
Supreme Court Takes Up Case That Could Kill Consumer Finance Protection Agency
The case could threaten not only the existence of the CFPB, but also programs like Medicare.
It’s Time for the Wealthy to Pay Their Fair Share Into Social Security
When Congress put a cap on Social Security contributions in 1983, they didn't anticipate 40 years of rising inequality.
Mike Pence Calls for Privatizing Social Security in Fox News Interview
Privatizing Social Security would disproportionately impact people of color and low-income earners, research shows.
Sanders-Warren Plan Would Expand Social Security by Taxing the Rich
The legislation is popular among all voters, who have consistently expressed opposition to cutting Social Security.
Biden Calls for a Pathway for DREAMers and Further Border Militarization in SOTU
Rep. Delia Ramirez says compassion should be at the center of the debate on immigration.
White House Slams Manchin-GOP Push for Social Security, Medicare Commissions
The TRUST Act is a ploy to gut Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors, says one progressive advocacy group.
Sanders Calls for Minimum Wage to Be Raised to at Least $17 an Hour
Because of inflation, fighting for a $15 an hour minimum wage is no longer enough, Sanders said.
Republicans Want to Raise Retirement Age to 70 as Life Expectancy Is Falling
This would shorten the retirement window to a mere six years, if the latest life expectancy average holds.