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When our elected
officials stand up for us, it’s important that we stand with them. Recently,
over 300,000 people stood with Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Mark Begich (D-AK)
to expand, not cut, Social Security. We need you to add your name
today.
Join Senators Harkin and Begich and over 300,000 people in
demanding that Congress expand, not cut, Social
Security.
Senators Harkin and Begich have proposed legislation
that would:
- Increase cost of living adjustments (COLAs),
not decrease them. Instead of cutting benefits through a Chained CPI formula,
Senators Harkin and Begich have proposed using a benefit formula designed
specifically to take into account seniors’ rising living expenses such as
healthcare, food, and housing.
- Increase Social Security benefits for almost
all recipients by approximately $70 per month, or $800 a year. Senator Harkin’s
bill would reform the benefit formula for all beneficiaries, but target those
most in need. This would result in an across the board benefit increase, with
the most going to those in the lower and middle classes.
- Ensure that the wealthy are paying their
fair share into Social Security. Currently, Americans are only paying Social
Security payroll taxes on their first $113,700. That means that Wall Street CEOs
are not paying the same rate as the rest of us. By lifting the payroll tax cap
on Social Security, we can extend the life of Social Security for decades to
come while expanding benefits.
Show Senators Harkin and Begich that we have their backs. Join
over 300,000 people today and demand that Congress expand, not cut, Social
Security.
When Congress reconvenes next month, it’s
critical that our elected officials know where we stand. Thank you for taking
action and for supporting two Social Security champions.
Alex
Lawson
Social Security Works |
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