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September 12, 2018
Despite the repeated Wall Street-funded lies that try and convince us that Social Security is going broke, the reality is that Social Security has a $2.9 trillion surplus, can pay out ALL benefits owed for approximately the next one-and-a-half decades―until 2034―and 79% of all benefits owed after that.
And all we need is for the wealthy to pay their fair share, and we can expand benefits for millions of Americans. Join me in becoming an early member of the Expand Social Security Caucus.
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/join-the-expand-social-security-caucus?source=twitter&
''In the Senate, the Expand Social Security Caucus will be chaired by Senators Sanders and Warren''
Join the Expand Social Security Caucus
Target: All Members of Congress
At a time when support for expanding Social Security is at an all-time high, in Congress and across the country, the Expand Social Security Caucus will give our movement an institutional home in Congress.
In the Senate, the Expand Caucus will be chaired by Senators Bernie Sanders (VT) and Elizabeth Warren (MA). In the House, co-chairs include Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI), Raul Grijalva (AZ), Conor Lamb (PA), John Larson (CT), and Terri Sewell (AL).
Each of these progressive leaders understands that expanding vs. cutting Social Securitys modest benefits is a question of values and choice, not affordability. And when we ask the wealthy to finally pay their fair share, we can expand Social Securitys benefits for millions of Americans.
Become an early citizen-member of the Expand Social Security Caucus and strengthen our movement for progressive change.
Target: All Members of Congress
At a time when support for expanding Social Security is at an all-time high, in Congress and across the country, the Expand Social Security Caucus will give our movement an institutional home in Congress.
In the Senate, the Expand Caucus will be chaired by Senators Bernie Sanders (VT) and Elizabeth Warren (MA). In the House, co-chairs include Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI), Raul Grijalva (AZ), Conor Lamb (PA), John Larson (CT), and Terri Sewell (AL).
Each of these progressive leaders understands that expanding vs. cutting Social Securitys modest benefits is a question of values and choice, not affordability. And when we ask the wealthy to finally pay their fair share, we can expand Social Securitys benefits for millions of Americans.
Become an early citizen-member of the Expand Social Security Caucus and strengthen our movement for progressive change.
Despite the repeated Wall Street-funded lies that try and convince us that Social Security is going broke, the reality is that Social Security has a $2.9 trillion surplus, can pay out ALL benefits owed for approximately the next one-and-a-half decades―until 2034―and 79% of all benefits owed after that.
And all we need is for the wealthy to pay their fair share, and we can expand benefits for millions of Americans. Join me in becoming an early member of the Expand Social Security Caucus.
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/join-the-expand-social-security-caucus?source=twitter&
September 8, 2018
''Last I heard, it was your own budget that cut Social Security and Medicare, not the Democrats.''
https://twitter.com/SenSanders/status/1038539785856602113
September 8, 2018
''If you're ever sad, just remember ... ''
September 7, 2018
It's about the "new economy" and the degradation of the human spirit ...
https://twitter.com/SenSanders/status/1038154942819852288
September 7, 2018
Sept 8 - Happy Birthday Bernie
September 4, 2018
Scheduled for Sep 5, 2018
LIVE-Stream at 11AM Sept 5 - Sen. Sanders and Rep. Khanna Introduce Bill to End Corporate Welfare
Scheduled for Sep 5, 2018
September 4, 2018
''I would like to acknowledge Claire Wineland who passed away last night ... ''
https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1036818180801478657
September 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/steinhauserNH1/status/1036627450648821760
https://twitter.com/steinhauserNH1/status/1036628206894362624
https://twitter.com/steinhauserNH1/status/1036638820777816065
Photos: Sen. Sanders arriving in Manchester NH, and with Levi
https://twitter.com/steinhauserNH1/status/1036626186888204288https://twitter.com/steinhauserNH1/status/1036627450648821760
https://twitter.com/steinhauserNH1/status/1036628206894362624
https://twitter.com/steinhauserNH1/status/1036638820777816065
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