WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) called for a halt to the planned closure of both the Social Security Downtown field office and the Chinatown-International District field office and their planned relocation to the Jackson Federal Building. In a letter written to Michael Astrue, the National Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, McDermott wrote: …
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The simple Social Security fix no one wants to talk about
One change could eliminate the long-term shortfall, promote tax equity and allow a modest benefit increase now The 2012 Social Security Trustees' Report shows the nation’s most important and popular social insurance system is on sound financial footing for at least another generation. With $2.7 trillion in its trust fund, Social Security can pay full …
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Video: An easy fix for Social Security – Scrap the Cap!
An educational event at Highline Community College on April 12th highlighted some of the common misconceptions about Social Security - and showed how easy it would be to strengthen the program and improve benefits. The event was taped and edited together by the Washington State Labor Council's Kathy Cummings. Please enjoy this brief video featuring highlights …
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