Is Sen. Kerry poised to cut Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare? [View All]

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Is Sen. Kerry poised to cut Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare?
sue-kennedy | Fri, Nov 4, 2011 12:00 PM EST
Social Security is a Trust Fund that is funded by workers and their employers and held in trust to pay for our national retirement, disability and life insurance program – is separate from the budget and does not add to the deficit.

The downturn in the economy has left many Massachusetts families struggling to get by month to month, 1/4 of all households live on Social Security income and 1/3 receive health care partially funded by the government. While the wealthiest have enjoyed tax cuts and bailouts, those struggling to pay their bills are being asked to give more. Those who have lost their jobs and their homes have already given their fair share, they shouldn’t be asked to give up their health care and retirement also. It’s time for those prospering at a time when so many are suffering to give a little.

Who is Senator Kerry going to stand with? Recent stories suggest Kerry is moving towards a deal that would cut Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare.

lease call Senator Kerry, [phone] and tell him to protect the most vulnerable, protect Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare from cuts, and ask wealthy individuals and corporations to pay their fair share.
Recommended by amberpaw, carl_offner, paulsimmons.

I am a big fan of Kerry, but, given the number of reports that have been left unanswered or only answered with lip service on the fact he would be ready to cut a grand bargain, calling his office and making clear this is not an acceptable solution would be a good think

I am not saying he will. I am saying there is nothing to lose making sure he gets the message he should not do it. Either it will reinforce his opposition to a grand bargain, or it will put him on notice if he wants to do it.