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Social Security Fund Would Be Depleted in 3 Years If Trump Kills the Payroll Tax
The president claimed he would “make permanent cuts to the payroll tax” if reelected.
Payroll Tax Cut Would Fully Deplete Social Security by 2023, Chief Actuary Says
The Social Security Administration's chief actuary confirmed the destructive consequences warned of by progressives.
Trump Threatens Unilateral Suspension of Payroll Tax
Advocacy groups and lawmakers say the move would be an unconstitutional attack on Social Security funding.
Trump Doubles Down on Plan to Slash Crucial Funding for Social Security
Yesterday Trump called once again for slashing the payroll tax -- the primary funding mechanism for Social Security.
Experts Say Trump Is Exploiting Coronavirus Crisis to Attack Social Security
Economists say Trump's proposal to cut the payroll tax is “a Trojan Horse attack” on Social Security.
Trump Takes Aim at Medicaid With Plan That Could Harm Millions
Critic say converting federal funding for Medicaid into block grants will force cuts and reduce access to health care.
Overturning the ACA Would Be a Massive Tax Cut for the Wealthy
A federal appeals court will soon rule on a challenge to the ACA from 18 GOP-led states and the Trump administration.
Much “Foreign Aid” Is Taxpayer-Funded Plundering of the Global South
Foreign aid is largely being used to protect and enrich U.S. businesses, exploiting host countries’ resources.
Tax the Rich Before the Rest
Candidates should pledge that the middle class won't any new taxes until billionaires put up at least $1 trillion.
Trump Considering Slashing Medicare and Social Security as “Second-Term Project”
During his 2016 campaign, Trump vowed not to touch Social Security or Medicare if he became president.