Mike Lawler Continues to Threaten Cuts to Social Security

Eighty-nine years after it was established, Social Security is bringing dignity and peace of mind to New Yorkers

Eighty-nine years after Social Security was created, Mike Lawler and his Republican colleagues are trying to cut Lower Hudson Valley seniors’ hard-earned benefits.

During this Congress, House Republicans have endorsed $1.5 trillion in cuts to Social Security, including raising the retirement age and cutting disability benefits.

Additionally, House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee voted to cut nearly half a billion dollars from the Social Security Administration, which would close field offices, extend wait times, and delay disability claims nationwide.

Mike Lawler has previously called for “deal[ing] with” Social Security and Medicare.

80% of voters oppose plans to cut Social Security benefits by raising the retirement age, and 81% oppose any cuts to retirement programs.

DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Dougherty:
“Mike Lawler won’t stand up for the Lower Hudson Valley’s seniors because he is all in on House Republicans’ plans to cut Social Security and deny seniors their hard-earned benefits. Voters will make sure to reject Lawler’s dangerous agenda.”

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