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GOP Plans to Gut Social Security and Medicare If It Retakes Control of Congress
House Democrats slammed Republicans’ ploy to use looming debt ceiling fight as leverage to secure cuts to the programs.
Ron Johnson Thinks Solution to “Labor Shortage” Is to Get Retirees Working Again
The Wisconsin senator described the idea as an “innovative” way to grow the workforce.
Poll Finds 3 in 4 Voters Want to Expand Social Security by Taxing the Rich
Republicans are angling to cut Social Security, threatening seniors with poverty or unretirement.
On Social Security’s 87th Birthday, Progressives Warn GOP Wants to Destroy It
We must “pass Social Security 2100 to protect and expand this vital service,” said the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Ron Johnson Aims to Put Social Security “on the Chopping Block” White House Says
Yearly budget discussions in Congress on these programs could result in significant cuts to them in the future.
Poll Finds 83 Percent of Americans Want to Expand Social Security
The polling suggests that a recent bill introduced by Bernie Sanders to expand the program is quite popular.
Bernie Sanders Blasts Lindsey Graham and Political Establishment in Fox Debate
“The American people support me, not you,” Senator Sanders told Republican Senator Graham during the debate.
Sanders Wants to Up Social Security Benefit by $2,400 a Year by Taxing the Rich
“Our job is to expand Social Security so that everyone in America can retire” with dignity, Sanders said.
Sanders Calls for Expanding Social Security Benefits by Taxing the Rich
The popular program isn't broke and can be expanded by making the rich “pay their fair share,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
Ocasio-Cortez Backs Social Security Expansion, Says the Wealthy Need to Chip In
SSI payments cap at $142,800 in wages, allowing the rich to pay only a small portion of their wages to the program.