Description: This blog focuses on topics such as Social Security benefits, disability, survivor benefits, traditional Medicare, Medicaid, and more.
By Walter Gottlieb | 2023-04-28T11:01:22-04:00 April 27th, 2023 | Congress , Democrats , Payroll Tax Cap , Rep. John Larson , Republicans , Social Security |
The first hearing of the new Congress on Social Security saw Republicans claiming that they simply want information about the program’s status, while Democrats insisted that it’s time to boost Social Security — and pushed back on GOP proposals to cut benefits.
“Today, we are faced with the fierce urgency of now. Five million Americans receive below-poverty level (Social Security) checks from their government because Congress has not enhanced benefits in more than 50 years,” said Rep. John Larson (D-CT), ranking member and former chairman of the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee. “We need to protect and enhance this vital program, not cut it!”