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 …
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Support the Reid-Sanders Social Security Protection Amendment
We need you to call your Senators and demand that they vote for the Reid-Sanders Social Security Protection Amendment. Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) and Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) are leading the fight in the Senate to protect Social Security from drastic cuts. The vote will be this week. Their amendment says: Social Security benefits …
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Washington callers contribute to national call-in day success
On November 30th, Social Security Works Washington called on its member organizations to join the National Call Congress Day. When the Congressional switchboard went down because it was overwhelmed with too many calls, we knew your efforts had been successful. Here are the numbers: Washington callers placed 1,218 calls -- 5th best out of all …
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