Preserving and strengthening Social Security for Washington State
On March 2nd, Seattle activists joined the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) in an informational picket to educate the public on the dire consequences of proposed Republican budget cuts to the Social Security Administration. We must stop these cuts to protect millions of old, young and disabled citizens who earned these benefits. Call Congress …
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From the National Academy of Social Insurance: By Alex Stone, Communications Manager, Economic Opportunity Institute At NASI’s 2011 annual conference, the session “Should We Adopt the Social Security Recommendations of the Fiscal Commission Co-Chairs?” demonstrated the complexity of the Social Security reform debate. Charles Blahous, a Social Security trustee, argued in favor of adopting the …
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Budget cuts proposed by House Republicans will gut funding to the SSA - delaying benefits, decreasing efficiency and reducing fraud investigations. Join us on March 2nd, 2011 to protect and preserve Social Security! Where: 4th and Cherry (downtown), Seattle, WA When: March 2nd, 12 noon or 9594 Mickleberry Rd. NW, Silverdale, WA from 12 - 1 …
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