Harkin Launches Statewide "Fix It, Don't Nix It" Social Security TourHarkin.Senate.Gov
Contributed by Ellen Ballas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin announced that he and his staff will embark on a Fix It, Don’t Nix It Social Security tour this month to talk to Iowans about the need to strengthen and protect Social Security. Harkin will hold meetings in
“[Bush]’s risky privatization scheme is not about strengthening social security, it is about shrinking it,” said Harkin. “I want to work with [Bush] to preserve and protect Social Security, but I want to do it right. That’s why I want to reach all 99 counties so I can hear what all Iowans have on their mind about Social Security.”
[Bush’s] privatization commission has proposed creating private Social Security accounts that would cut benefits by one-third or more, even for those who choose not to invest in privatized accounts.
[Bush's] privatization plan would also jeopardize Social Security disability benefits, which are a lifeline to more than six million Americans. For many, that disability benefit check is 100 percent of their income.
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Harkin Fix It, Don’t Nix It Social Security Events (more events will be added later – check Sen. Harkin’s website).
April 23Locations and Times TBD
April 24
Harkin Fix It, Don’t Nix It Staff
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