Social Security helped Mary Thompson raise her family

From Social Security: What’s at Stake for Children, Youth, and Grandfamilies Although she has never married or had children of her own, Mary Thompson knew that she wanted to care for her two young nieces after her sister died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm in 2004. “I knew I wanted to raise Brianna and Brandy. …

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Help protect Social Security on March 2nd!

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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Washingtonians will lose access to Social Security benefits under House GOP proposal

Hidden away in this year's budget package, Republicans in the House of Representatives are proposing a $1.7 billion cut to the Social Security Administration (SSA). If carried out, the budget cut will not only undermine Social Security's promise to pay every American the benefits they have earned - it will also make Social Security less …

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