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Senator Sanders on Social Security - United Steelworkers Convention Las Vegas August 2011.
Aug 24, 2011
"There has been too much discussion in this country -- not just from Republicans, but from Democrats alike -- that we should be making cuts in Social Security. That is wrong," Sen. Bernie Sanders said to a standing ovation from more than 3,000 labor leaders who attended the United Steelworkers convention in Las Vegas in August 2011.
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Senator Sanders on Social Security - United Steelworkers Convention Las Vegas August 2011. (Original Post)
Donkees
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(29,558 posts)1. Good find bro. n/t
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Donkees
(31,407 posts)2. I'm not a bro
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Your response inspired me to add my gender to my profile.
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(23,673 posts)4. What Democrats are calling for cuts in Soc Sec today? This is from 2011.
This was a different time, we were coming out of an economic recession. Obama was negotiating for increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations. No cuts were ever enacted. Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid did not support any Soc Sec cuts. Should not be used now to demonize Democrats.
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On Social Security, Democrats Have The Courage Of Their Convictions. Republicans? Not So Much
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nancyaltman/2019/03/14/on-social-security-democrats-have-the-courage-of-their-convictions-republicans-not-so-much/#5418cb7e75b0
On Social Security, Democrats Have The Courage Of Their Convictions. Republicans? Not So Much
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nancyaltman/2019/03/14/on-social-security-democrats-have-the-courage-of-their-convictions-republicans-not-so-much/#5418cb7e75b0
Democrats find new ways to talk about entitlement cuts in campaign's closing days
A new report shows that GOP tax cuts cost the same as proposed entitlement cuts.
Oct. 23, 2018, 4:38 AM EDT
By Heidi Przybyla
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Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee issued the study, based on calculations by the nonprofit Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, late last week. It shows that the estimated $2 trillion cost of the Bush and Trump-era tax cuts through 2025 is the same amount Republicans have proposed cutting from Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Obamacare.
"It is a dollar-for-dollar transfer of benefits to those who need help the least paid for by those who need help the most," said Phil Schiliro, a Democrat whos served in several government positions including as President Barack Obamas legislative director.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/democrats-find-new-ways-talk-about-entitlement-cuts-campaign-s-n923106
A new report shows that GOP tax cuts cost the same as proposed entitlement cuts.
Oct. 23, 2018, 4:38 AM EDT
By Heidi Przybyla
<<<<More
Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee issued the study, based on calculations by the nonprofit Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, late last week. It shows that the estimated $2 trillion cost of the Bush and Trump-era tax cuts through 2025 is the same amount Republicans have proposed cutting from Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Obamacare.
"It is a dollar-for-dollar transfer of benefits to those who need help the least paid for by those who need help the most," said Phil Schiliro, a Democrat whos served in several government positions including as President Barack Obamas legislative director.
More>>>>
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/democrats-find-new-ways-talk-about-entitlement-cuts-campaign-s-n923106
JAN. 24, 2020
Donald Trump Is Already Trying to Cut Entitlements
By Eric Levitz@EricLevitz
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/01/donald-trump-social-security-cuts-medicaid-entitlements-davos-cnbc.html
Donald Trump Is Already Trying to Cut Entitlements
By Eric Levitz@EricLevitz
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/01/donald-trump-social-security-cuts-medicaid-entitlements-davos-cnbc.html
On The Trail: Democrats plan to hammer Trump on Social Security, Medicare
BY REID WILSON - 02/17/20 05:36 PM EST
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/483321-on-the-trail-democrats-plan-to-hammer-trump-on-social-security-medicare
BY REID WILSON - 02/17/20 05:36 PM EST
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/483321-on-the-trail-democrats-plan-to-hammer-trump-on-social-security-medicare
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