Friend: This generation's chance to build Social Security is here. Where are you?
Friend:
The middle class is shrinking and our private pension system is failing. But we still have Social Security, right?
Sort of. If you or someone you love relies on their earned benefits, you know how difficult it is to maintain a decent standard of living on Social Security.
We can do better.
Senator Tom Harkin has introduced a bill that says no to those who want to cut Social Security — and actually increases benefits by several hundred dollars a year. That may not seem like much, but for many Americans that's the difference between independence and poverty.
This bill won't harm the deficit. It pays for itself by making the wealthy pay the same Social Security tax rate as you and I. It's fair, modest and will actually build the trust fund.
Sincerely,
Roger Hickey
Co-Director, Campaign for America's Future
