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Social Security is Not “A Disgrace”



Click here to find out how the Alliance for Retired Americans is taking action and what you can do to tell John McCain that Social Security is not "a disgrace."

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“Americans have got to understand that we are paying present-day retirees with the taxes paid by young workers in America today. And that's a disgrace. It's an absolute disgrace, and it's got to be fixed."

- John McCain, July 7, 2008

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McCain Health Plan Would Cut Medicare by 22%
The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that Senator John McCain’s health plan would be financed through $1.3 trillion in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid over 10 years. According to the Tax Policy Center, this would be a 22% cut in both programs.
News Item  ·  Alliance for Retired Americans  ·  Oct 10, 2008

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Aug 28, 2008

Retirees Bolster TV Campaign on McCain Social Security “Disgrace” Comments

Alliance for Retired Americans to Continue Airing Ads Until Senator Apologizes; Western Pennsylvania Buy Coincides with McCain Visit Saturday


The Alliance for Retired Americans is bolstering its television advertising campaign responding to Senator John McCain’s statement that Social Security is “a disgrace” with a three-day heavy ad buy beginning tomorrow in Western Pennsylvania.
  ·  Aug 28, 2008

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Campaign Survey
Which domestic campaign issue matters most in '08?
 Social Security
 Medicare
 Prescription Drugs
 General Health Care
 Other
  
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View Past Results