Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that AARP is willing to consider benefit cuts to Social Security. Social Security Works - Washington and our allies, including the Alliance for Retired Americans, are completely opposed to this position. Ed Coyle, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans responded, “The story in the Wall …
House Republicans Look To Privatize Social Security
Via Talking Points Memo: Republican leaders left Social Security untouched in their House budget this year, but a group of GOP lawmakers are looking to fill the gap themselves with legislation that would create a voluntary privatized version of the program. Introduced by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), who also chairs the House's campaign efforts at …
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Quick facts about why Social Security is vital to Washington women and families
Via the National Women's Law Center: Social Security is a family insurance plan that provides retirement benefits and life and disability insurance to Washington’s working families. About 1 in 6 residents – about 1,046,200 people – receives disability, survivor, and/or retirement benefits from Social Security. 93 percent of residents 65 and older receive Social Security …
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