Chuck DarwinThe "Social Security Expansion Act", introduced by Sens. Bernie #Sanders and Elizabeth #Warren
—along with its House counterpart, introduced by Reps. Jan #Schakowsky and #ValHoyle
—would require the wealthy to contribute into Social Security on
⚡️ALL of their income over $250,000.
The revenue raised would increase Social Security's currently modest benefits
and keep the program strong through the end of this century and beyond.
Here's why it's so important that this bill be passed.
👉This week, people making $1 million or more in wages stopped paying into Social Security for the year.
They got a big raise in their take-home pay. -- But you and I did not.
94% of workers pay into Social Security all year long.
But the ultra-rich take most of the year off from contributing to Social Security.
That's not right!
Right-wing politicians and cable news pundits say that we "can't afford" Social Security.
Their solution?
CUT benefits for working people like us, who've paid into the program for our entire working lives.
They never suggest that if the wealthiest people in America paid into Social Security all year long
—just like the rest of us do!
—we could afford to not just protect but expand benefits.
72% of Americans
―including 51% of Republicans
―support expanding, not cutting, Social Security
by requiring the ultra-rich to pay their fair share.
Passing this bill won't be easy, but we won't give up.
Will you please chip in monthly to help Social Security Works build momentum to EXPAND Social Security?!
>> https://sswk.io/l/57R6iD
Or chip in one time here:
>> https://sswk.io/l/z6JJqb
SSW
Ramesh #NotGoingBack
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