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Yesterday marked 87 years of Social Security. As we approach the November elections, here is a reminder that while Democrats fight to protect people’s earned benefits, Republicans want to rip it away. Here are at least two on-paper plans set forward by Republicans that seek to sunset Social Security or raise eligibility age:
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Sen. Rick Scott has pitched and garnered support for his plan that would raise taxes on millions of Americans and sunset away essential programs like Social Security and Medicare within 5 years.
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The Republican Study Committee – which represents nearly 75% of the House Republican Conference – has a plan that would raise the Social Security eligibility age, delaying when seniors can access their hard-earned benefits.
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Dozens of Republicans, including vulnerable Rep. Ashley Hinson, have called for Congress to consider changes that could threaten people obtaining their Social Security benefits on time.
DCCC spokesperson Tommy Garcia:
“The American people work long and hard to access their earned benefits, but that doesn’t seem to mean anything to Republicans who are planning to rip Social Security away. By November, voters will know that only Democrats can be trusted with their earned benefits.”
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