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Will John McCain Return the Social Security Check He Calls a “Disgrace?”
Thursday, July 17, 2008
For Immediate Release
Will John McCain Return the Social Security Check He Calls a “Disgrace?”
Senator’s Monthly Check Averages Nearly $2,000
The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans.
“Retirees are puzzled by today’s media accounts that Senator John McCain received Social Security benefits of $23,157 in 2007, an average of $1,929.75 each month.
“America’s seniors deserve straight talk. Senator McCain, now that you have said that Social Security is a disgrace, will you now mark ‘RETURN TO SENDER’ on your check?”
“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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Contact: Marcie Kohenak, (202) 637-5178 or
mkohenak@retiredamericans.org