It’s become an article of faith among certain “serious” people in Washington that any agreement to rein in deficits must include cuts to Social Security. I couldn’t disagree more strongly. After all, Social Security can pay full benefits until 2033, by law it is not allowed to add to the deficit or debt, and is not driving our long-term debt. So we need to ask ourselves, what’s really going on here?
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#senator #politics #social security #tom harkinTo strengthen one leg of the ‘three-legged stool’ of retirement security, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today introduced a measure to improve the most efficient, most effective retirement program we have - Social Security. Harkin’s bill will strengthen Social Security benefits, ensure the program is available for future generations, and help to address the retirement crisis in this country.
To strengthen one leg of the ‘three-legged stool’ of retirement security, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today introduced a measure to improve the most efficient, most effective retirement program we have - Social Security. Harkin’s bill will strengthen Social Security benefits, ensure the program is available for future generations, and help to address the retirement crisis in this country.
Some of our great National Committee volunteers with Senator Tom Harkin at a recent minimum wage rally.
Senator Tom Harkin recently delivered some remarks about National Committee’s President, Max Richtman on his award from ADA.
Senator Warren changed the debate when she endorsed a bill proposed by Iowa Senator Tom Harkin that would index retirees’ benefits to an index that more closely tracks the cost-of-living of seniors. The bill also would raise benefits by roughly $70 a month. As a result of Warren’s prominence in national politics, and the fact that raising Social Security benefits is actually quite popular, the Washington insider types were forced to take the idea seriously.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Tom Harkin discuss the Chained CPI and how it will affect seniors.
Senators Tom Harkin and Bernie Sanders recently introduced a joint resolution opposing the Chained CPI which is currently in the President’s budget plan. Senator Harkin brings up a point that we keep stressing, STOP Generational Warfare!
Martha Marsh doesn’t follow politics or the machinations of the federal government very much but she knows one thing about Social Security.
“I’m living on it. I hope nothing happens to it,” Marsh said after finishing a lunch of pork loin and vegetables Tuesday at The Westerly Senior Citizens Center.
On Friday at our Retirement Security symposium, Senator Harkin offered some solutions for Social Security.
On this date in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the #ADA into law — making it easier for older Americans and others with #disabilities to get around at home, participate in their communities, and go to work. #ADA31
