.BernieSanders called for expanding popular federal programs rather than allowing a bipartisan commission to propose devastating cuts.
that the program is financially sound, requiring just a small increase in payroll tax revenue to ensure full benefits beyond 2035.
"The last thing we need is another commission to propose cuts to Social Security and Medicare," Sanders "The disastrous Bowles-Simpson 'fiscal commission' came very close to passing Congress some ten years ago. Bernie led the fight against it. It was a bad idea then, it is an even worse idea now." "The last time we had one, it proposed cutting Social Security benefits for middle-class seniors by up to 35% and cutting tax rates for billionaires," Sanders added, referring to the notorious 2010Former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and former Republican Sen.
;“The last"fiscal commission" proposed:\n;⬇�,000 jobs\n;⬇️Social Security by 35% for the middle class\n;⬇️Social Security by $1,000 for 85-year olds\n;⬇️Veterans benefits by $2,260 for 65-year olds\n;⬇️Tax rates for 1%\n;⬆️Student loan rates\n\nNo. We don't need another cat food commission.;”
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