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We're fighting to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding our Social Security system.

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  1. Jan 3

    Giant drug companies only care about one thing: raking in profits on the backs of patients. Mergers that mean more money for drug company CEOs while patients pay the price are not a solution to skyrocketing drug costs.

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  2. Progressives gained some important ground negotiating around yesterday’s rules package. One was that has agreed to seat *every* House committee with 40% Progressive Caucus members. The other: & secured 1st-ever hearings on .

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  3. Jan 3

    My latest: "Enabling age discrimination is both a moral embarrassment and an ongoing personal finance catastrophe. Perhaps the new Congress, where Democrats now control the House, can finally move to restore legal protections for older workers."

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  4. The most common age to file for Social Security benefits is 62, even though that means lower benefits for life. explains why age discrimination is a primary reason:

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  5. Far from exploiting fears, Social Security reduces them by assuring people that they will not be destitute in the event of old age, disability, or the death of a breadwinner. To provide further peace of mind, we should expand benefits - NOT gut them like Hannity wants to do.

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  6. Here’s CBO making ‘mistakes’ in projection that make it seem like we need to cut Social Security. Oops! (Ht )

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  7. Jan 3

    'A Giant Step' Toward Humane Healthcare as Democrats Announce First-Ever Hearings on "This will ensure that Medicare for All is part of the 2020 Democratic presidential platforms."

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  9. Jan 3

    The very wealthiest Americans have already stopped paying Social Security taxes for the year thanks to the earnings cap. Instead of cutting vital Social Security benefits, we must change the cap and ensure the highest earners pay their share.

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  10. Jan 3

    The new Congress is poised to make history by holding hearings on expanding Social Security and :

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  11. Folks are rightly disappointed that pushed and didn't push a . We need her to do better. But it's also worth highlighting and celebrating when our movement is winning, with her support. !

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  12. Jan 3

    When Republicans are in charge, they vote to rip health care away from millions. When Democrats are in charge, they work to improve Medicare & expand it to cover every American.

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  13. Jan 3

    Scoop: House Dems will hold hearings on the Medicare for All bill, something that, amazingly, has never happened before. Rules and Budget scheduling hearings soon, with Pelosi's support.

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  14. Jan 3

    This is what pharma does. Companies buy other companies to get their patented drugs, corner the market on that drug, eliminate competition and raise the price sky high.

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  15. Jan 3

    This is terrible news that means everyone's drug prices will go up even higher. We need to use the power of government to smash big pharma monopolies.

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  17. Jan 2

    Key statement here —> Dem rules chair publicly/specifically saying “” won’t be used to block Medicare for All, a key promise in quelling progressive revolt

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  18. Jan 2

    In DC for the swearing-in of the new Congress. Of the 57 candidates I did endorsement events with, more than 30 won! Tomorrow will be a celebration of those victories, but without much partying because of the . And will be elected Speaker!!!

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  19. Jan 2

    I've been explaining how wrong it is to means test Social Security since 2010. (sample below.) Joe Biden still doesn't get it.

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  20. Jan 2

    At a time when climate change threatens our planet, when our infrastructure is crumbling, when 30 million people have no health insurance, I'm concerned that the concept of PAYGO will make it harder for Congress to address the many crises facing our working families.

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