Seniors & Social Security

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“The EconomyPresident Trump is building an economy that puts working families first beginning with cutting taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. For decades, Washington politicians rigged the game to benefit the elites. In President Trump's first term, working-class wages grew faster than elite wages for the first time in fifty years”

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“Excerpt: "As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, Mike Rogers has worked to help strengthen our borders and slow the flow of illegal immigrants into our country." Strengthening Medicare & Medicaid, Protecting Social Security Excerpt: "Supporting a good first step toward providing prescription drug coverage through Medicare, Mike R...”

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“Every hardworking Alaskan should be able to retire with dignity and live on their hard-earned benefits. That’s why Mary will work to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits for the nearly 95,000 seniors in Alaska.Supporting Alaska FamiliesNo Alaska child should go to bed hungry, and families shouldn’t have to pinch pennies to afford groceries”

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“Ensure all immigrant workers are protected by labor laws and can report abuse without fear of reprisal. Defend Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security & the Veterans Administration Protect Medicaid, Medicare, prescription drug caps, vaccines, preventive screenings, medical research, and benefit standards”

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“Shah will fight to:Ensure families can afford groceries and essentialsEnd crushing tariffs that are skyrocketing pricesStop the chaos in Washington to revive job growth and business investmentStanding with Our Seniors: Protecting Social Security and MedicareAmish knows that Arizona’s seniors are worried about the security of their retirement as...”

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“They hold town halls, listen to community concerns, and bring those priorities into national debates and offices exist to handle casework and help constituents navigate federal programs like Social Security, veterans’ benefits, and immigration services. Representatives also serve as a critical check on government power, overseeing federal agenc...”

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“She will work to modernize the Child Tax Credit to deliver relief to working families and oppose reckless tariffs that drive up costs. JoAnna is committed to delivering real-practical solutions because our families deserve a stable healthy future.Social Security is a lifeline for older Arizonans who have worked their entire lives, paid into the ...”

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“As your senator, I will fight to:Lower the cost of living for working familiesKeep jobs in Arkansas and grow local businessesSupport workers and strengthen unionsInvest in education and pay teachers and school staff what they deserveFight for farmers and rural communitiesProtect Social Security and MedicareMake healthcare affordable and accessib...”

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“Raise the minimum wage and support local jobs that help families thrive. Fair Immigration Keep families together and give immigrants a fair path to citizenship. Protect Social Security, Medicaid & Medicare Make sure these programs stay strong for everyone who needs them. Paid Leave Ensure people can take time off for a new baby, a sick loved one...”

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“We need a clearer path to legal permanent residency for long-time immigrants who have made a life in the US; 4) Eliminate government subsidy/safety-net programs for non-citizens. The first four items above will reduce migration flows. 5) Expand manpower for asylum cases. Social Security Social Security is worst social program ever created in t...”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“Social Security: We must do more to protect this vital program—which is why I’ve signed a pledge to protect Social Security, and fight all efforts to privatize this program and gamble with our future in the stock market.”

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“We advocate for tuition-free public college, cancellation of student debt, improved public education, protection from privatization, and universal pre-K and Head Start programs. Protect Social Security WE will protect the right of seniors to retire with Social Security. WE oppose cutting benefits or raising the retirement age”

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“He helped author the legislation to protect consumers from credit and mortgage fraud, increase capital requirements for banks, and end conflicts of interest for bond rating agencies. " Protecting Social Security and Medicare Excerpt: "Top Republican leaders are proposing privatizing Social Security and Medicare, cutting benefits, and raising the...”

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“· Advocate for Tax Relief to Families and Business Owners · Take a Stand Against Illegal Immigration · Work to Save, Protect and Restore Social Security · Fight to Restore American Family Values Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses”

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“Lower Cost of LivingFamilies feel it in their wallets: at the pump, the grocery store, and in their insurance bills. I’ll vote to cut wasteful spending that fuels inflation, protect Social Security and Medicare for today’s seniors, and apply a mayor’s discipline to every dollar: targeting fraud and duplication rather than just ask taxpayers to p...”

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“SeniorsProtecting Our SeniorsOur nation’s financial situation requires that we carefully examine the future of programs our seniors depend upon like Medicare and Social Security.Without improvements, both Social Security and Medicare will be unable to fully meet the promises made to the next generation of retirees and will burden future generati...”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“He will fight back against the extremists who want to cut Social Security and Medicare, discriminate against LGBTQ+, immigrant, and minority communities, and take away a woman’s right to choose.”

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“Six things: clean up Congress, safer streets, bring down the cost of living, schools that actually teach, election integrity, and Social Security and Medicare left exactly as promised. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“He is resolutely opposed to all efforts to privatize Social Security, dismantle Medicare, and defund Medicaid/MediCal.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“Protecting Medicare and Social Security Good paying jobs for trained workers Solar and green power to boost economic growth Educational opportunities for all children Comprehensive immigration reform Honoring our veterans and protecting their hard-earned benefits Investing in research and development to drive greater innovation 2010 Vargas' website listed the following issues: Good paying jobs”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“With a background in public health, she supports Medicare for All, lower drug prices, and protecting Social Security and Medicare.”

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“As a teacher and College Board Trustee, Mark Takano has worked to expand local job training programs and job creating local investments like the new medical school at UCR Riverside. Bringing good-paying jobs to Riverside County will be his top priority in Congress. Medicare & Social Security: Mark Takano understands the value of caring for our g...”

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“Marni will work to restore integrity in government and ensure our democracy serves everyone.PROTECT AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SECURITYNo one should have to choose between their health and their paycheck or worry about losing the Social Security they’ve earned after a lifetime of work”

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“This is more money than the federal government spends on transportation, education and veterans combined.Having this much debt jeopardizes the future of important programs like Social Security and Medicare and is a hidden tax on our kids and grandkids. Instead of investing in economic growth and our nation’s future, they will be paying down the ...”

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“Senior Care: Our seniors have given so much to make this country great and it’s our responsibility to make sure America keeps the promise that was made to them. Whether it’s through Medicare or Social Security, hardworking seniors who’ve paid in their entire lives deserve the security of knowing these programs will be there when they need them”

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“I led efforts to encourage greater energy efficiency and conservation, including green building and climate-friendly purchasing, and strongly support a new passenger rail line to help reduce heavy traffic and pollution." Protecting Our Seniors: "Medicare and Social Security are vital to the health and welfare of older Americans in San Bernardino...”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“We all deserve to be able to pay a fair price to keep our families safe, and not a cent more.Protect Social SecurityAsk someone with a fixed Social Security income and they’ll tell you: their check doesn’t go as far as it used to.”

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“Education: "Prepare all our children for success by making college affordable, investing in preschool and vocational training, and fully funding after school programs." Medicare and Social Security: "Always protect Social Security and Medicare from attempts to slash the guaranteed benefits California seniors have paid for and planned on”

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“Strengthening the Social Safety Net: In 2021 we also passed a guaranteed income pilot program, providing 500 single parents living in poverty and struggling to meet basic needs with $500 a month. In Congress, I will fight to protect and expand eligibility and benefits for Medicaid, Social Security and Medicare. Every parent should be able to af...”

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“In Congress, I will work to honor their service by tackling those challenges head on and make sure they receive the support they need. Strengthening Security in Retirement: Seniors have earned Social Security and Medicare. They have paid into the system throughout their working lives and deserve those benefits in retirement. Helping Our Students...”

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“I consistently voted to end the war in Iran. I will continue fighting to defend your reproductive rights and voting rights, and to protect funding for Social Security, MediCal, and CalFresh. In 2027, I will get even more done for our community. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“Twenty percent of seniors in California rely on Social Security for 90 percent or more of their income.”

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“When the Supreme Court affirmed the President's health care insurance reform initiative (the Affordable Care Act) in June 2012, it reminded us that the powerful health services industry does not control the administration of health care." Medicare and Social Security: "Social Security and Medicare are compacts between the generations that we mus...”

Wants to protect Medicare

“And I will strengthen our vital social safety net programs including CHIP, Medicare, and Medicaid.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“Trump’s policies mean higher prices on basics like groceries through tariffs, and budget cuts that take away earned benefits like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare to pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthy.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“We’ve prohibited Medicare and Medicaid from negotiating drug prices on all but a handful of drugs.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“As a physician, I am committed to healthcare reform that lowers costs, improves access, emphasizes prevention, and protects Medicare and Medicaid.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“I will tackle the affordability crisis by supporting American farmers, lowering housing costs, banning corporate ownership of single-family homes, reining in insurance companies, protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans’ benefits, and lowering gas prices while fighting corporate greed, unfair taxes, and political corruption.We must restore accountability in government by bannin”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“We need to elect members of Congress who will restore funding to Medicaid, reverse premium cuts, and protect Social Security and Medicare for generations to come.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“I will advocate for a reformed healthcare system in the form of expansions to Medicaid and Medicare, a strengthening of our social security program to ensure quality of life for our seniors, and a focus on driving housing costs down.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“Our accomplishments include: Eliminating Obamacare’s individual mandate tax Securing a new law to lower prescription drug costs Voting to decrease individual market premiums Strengthening protection against fraud for Social Security beneficiaries Passing legislation to expand affordable health coverage Securing $6 billion to combat the opioid epidemic Protecting Medicare benefits and voted to expa”

Wants to protect Medicare

“We must educate our children and not allow them to be indoctrinated by un-American, divisive, and socialist education reforms.Parents should ultimately decide how to educate their children.Teaching civics in school should be required.Biological boys do not belong in girl’s bathrooms.Immigration/Law EnforcementWe must continue to deport criminal illegal aliens and secure our borders, and all Points”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“Wasserman Schultz also also serves on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.She has been a tireless defender of Social Security and Medicare and is strongly committed to expanding access to quality and affordable health care, preventing senseless tragedies of gun violence, and defending the fundamental idea that all Americans have the right to be treated equally un”

Wants to protect Medicare

“Gay will fight to: Expand Medicaid, Protect Medicare, Defend the Affordable Care Act, Reduce prescription costs, Ensure that all Americans have access to quality doctors and preventative health care, and treatment for their physical and mental health.All Americans deserve to live full, free, healthy lives.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“National economic growth should create security, stability, and opportunity for working people--not just larger profits for those at the top.Protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are promises our government has made to seniors, families, people with disabilities, and working Americans who have paid into these programs.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“She is concerned about the quality of the environment and is dedicated to protecting Florida’s beaches, unique ecosystems, and the economies that rely on them." Jobs and the Economy Excerpt: "Kathy spearheaded new jobs and investments in the Tampa Bay area, including the Port of Tampa, Port Manatee, University of South Florida, the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa International Airport, MacDill Airfor”

Wants to protect Medicare

“These poorly planned conflicts, funded with blank taxpayer checks and met with a Congressional blind eye, are eroding decades of trust throughout the world and putting our children’s future in peril.One in three people in this district depend on Medicaid or Medicare.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“My priorities are clear: lowering costs for families, protecting access to healthcare, strengthening Social Security and Medicare, and supporting caregivers.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“We must protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare so they can age with dignity.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“Social Security : Here in South Florida, many of our neighbors and relatives rely on Social Security and Medicare.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“I will work to make healthcare affordable and accessible by protecting the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid in the short-term while pushing for universal healthcare in the long term.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“He has been working since he was sixteen years old and has experience helping thousands of people in a variety of different industries ranging from various political campaigns, telephone answering services, food delivery services, and Medicare Advantage sales.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“Social Security and Medicare, programs seniors paid for during their working years are in jeopardy of going bankrupt if we don’t act.”

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“I will fight to lower costs, expand affordable housing, protect Social Security and Medicare, support first-time homebuyers, invest in public schools and childcare, and create good-paying union jobs.”

Protect and expand benefits

“In view of the current majority party’s attack on the social safety net, I would fight to guarantee Medicare and Social Security.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“In a district as diverse as ours, the problems people talk about most — the cost of insurance, hurricane and flood resilience, the price of prescription drugs, protecting Social Security and Medicare, restoring the Everglades — don’t belong to one party, and neither do the solutions.I’ll work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who’s serious about delivering for the families, seniors, workers, an”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“I am especially passionate about health care affordability, including protecting Medicare and Social Security and reducing insurance costs.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“I want to protect Social Security.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“Whether that is Medicare for All or a public option or whatever you'd like to call it, we need to remove the middle man between Americans and their doctors.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“Real Healthcare Security & Protecting Our Entitlements I will fight to restore the $500B cut from Medicare and $900B cut from Medicaid—and protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for every senior and working family.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“From supporting veterans to protecting Social Security and Medicare, members of Congress must guard the programs that working families rely on.”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“I will work across the aisle to deliver real results that strengthen families, support workers, and build an economy that works for everyone—not just the wealthy few.The heart of our campaign is economic opportunity—creating good-paying jobs, lowering costs, supporting small businesses and family farmers, and protecting Social Security and Medicare so hardworking Georgians can thrive from paycheck”

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“As a tough America First Prosecutor, Clay has proven he can stand with backbone against the Socialists, Democrats and weak Republicans in Washington, and Clay understands the urgency to help President Trump bring permanent change in Washington.MASS DEPORTATION NOWAs District Attorney, Clay has first-hand experience with the public safety and national security ramifications of the Biden era open...”

Wants to protect Social Security from privatization

“Postal Service accountable for service delaysExpand job training programsAttract thousands of manufacturing jobs to GeorgiaProtect Social Security and Medicare and strengthen Social Security benefits for public servantsGeorgia RootsJon grew up in Metro Atlanta.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“These include but are not limited to Social Security, Veteran Benefits and Medicare/Medicaid.While the District's high-income residents have access to more housing options, roughly 45% of the District's households with incomes below $75,000 are having increasing difficulty in finding suitable and affordable housing within our District.”

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“Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, while currently financially sound, risk future funding concerns because of changing demographics.”

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“Government accountability, keeping public lands in public hands, a labor-first economy, fair housing (homes for families, not hedge funds), reimagined but fully-funded public education, protecting Medicare and Social Security, fully funding programs for veterans What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?”

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“America’s greatest challenges over the next decade will be restoring economic opportunity, strengthening social cohesion, managing our national debt, maintaining technological and national-security leadership, and preserving confidence in our democratic institutions.”

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“Programs like Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Earned Income Tax Credit must be protected and expanded.”

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“In Congress, I’ll protect benefits, strengthen the Veterans Administration and ensure every veteran receives the care and respect they’ve earned.Protecting SeniorsI’ll defend Social Security and expand Medicare and Medicaid so every senior can retire with dignity.”

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“We need people of integrity representing us, who can set aside their desire for political power and personal enrichment, and advance the interests and security of the United States of America.Social Security:We need to protect Americans who rely on it but reform this program that will fail future generations.Life:I am pro-life.”

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“Protecting Social Security & Medicare Those counting on Social Security and Medicare should not have to worry about the promises that were made to them are kept.”

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“Patty opposes any plans to reduce funds allocated to Medicare and Social Security and is against privatization of programs which are utilized daily by millions of American seniors.Patty supports increasing coverage of Medicare, reducing drug costs, protecting pensions, increasing home healthcare budgets, and improving Social Security benefits to help seniors cope with the rising expenses.”

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“Campaign websiteNolley's campaign website stated the following:Save Social Security, Medicare & MedicaidThe ability to earn a dignified retirement and high-quality, affordable healthcare is under assault.”

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“American families should be at the center of our economic decisions, not corporate profits.We need to protect Social Security.”

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“Cinde will fight to protect and safeguard healthcare freedoms – for every Hoosier.Expand and Protect Social Security, Medicare, and MedicaidCinde believes in Medicare for all.”

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“Affordability, Healthcare, Social Security, LGBTQ+ protections, reproductive freedom for women, respecting and protecting our environment, holding government officials accountable, fighting for our democracy/ protecting our elections, upholding the ideals of our Constitution, fighting back on corruption in Congress, cannabis/hemp (ag policy), supporting our veterans, union rights/protecting pen...”

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“Stop the bleeding by ending deficit spending Cut government waste Take a fresh modern approach to entitlement reform Like the Cato Institute’s 6.2% Plan for Social Security End corporate welfare Get serious about ending fraud and abuse in our government Criminal Justice Reform Criminal justice reform is overdue.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“We can preserve Social Security and Medicare for the next generation and still enact thoughtful reforms to our nation's entitlement structure to reduce our national debt and the threat it poses to our children and grandchildren.”

Wants to protect Medicare

“Medicare for all (FICA).”

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“Supporting veterans is our obligation.Standing up for your retirement and your healthToo many politicians treat Social Security and Medicare like bargaining chips.”

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“We need to protect social security and provide real solutions for seniors.”

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“When elected, Charles will fight to expand social security through the Social Security Expansion Act, ensure every Kentuckian has access to quality healthcare by passing Medicare for All, and repair Kentucky’s crumbling infrastructure, including expanding broadband access across the Commonwealth.”

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“I also care deeply about fiscal responsibility, protecting Social Security, stopping wasteful omnibus spending, and requiring Congress to vote before sending Americans into war.”

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“As a job creator, Paul knows what must be done.Defending Constitutional LibertyPaul will defend your Second Amendment rights, fight government overreach, and stand up for parents and families.Protecting Social Security and Medicare‍Paul has always protected, and will always protect, Social Security and Medicare.Supporting Innovation and FreedomAmerica should lead the world in innovation, and th...”

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“inesses to plan for the future.I will improve and protect access to affordable healthcare and support vital public health research that's been recklessly cut by the Trump Administration and DOGE.I will fight for investments in Maryland’s future and protect its environment so working families can live in our state and benefit from its amazing natural resources. What areas of public policy are yo...”

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“will be a leading voice for the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, and I will stand up for federal workers’ union rights, civil service protections, and competitive pay and benefits. As we saw under President Obama, we can also create good-paying jobs by building and investing in modern infrastructure projects. And if e...”

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“ll fight to keep our way of life in local hands — protecting the shore, the small businesses, and the traditions that outside interests keep trying to trade away.Offshore Wind & Data CentersNo industrial wind farms in our fishing grounds, and no data centers draining our grid and our water. Tyler will stand against the projects that ship profits out of state while sticking our fishermen and rat...”

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“evidence, assumptions, and data supporting them; strengthen protections for scientific whistleblowers; require independent review of high-impact agency findings; and make federally funded research and government data publicly accessible whenever national security and privacy permit. I would also pursue constitutionally sound equal-opportunity standards for broadcasters using public airwaves, to...”

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“Callie supports an economy that rewards work, strengthens local business, and protects earned benefits.Make the ultrawealthy pay their fair share.Protect Social Security and remove the cap.Expand reliable broadband across the district.Invest in small businesses, farmers, infrastructure, and childcare.Support unions and pass the PRO Act.FoodA full fridge should not be out of reach.”

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“THE AMERICAN DREAM1. ASSISTS WITH DOWNPAYMENTS BY EXPANDING 529 PLANS TO HOUSINGExpands 529 plans to cover college, vocational training, and first-time home down paymentsAllows families to open and contribute to a 529 at any time, for any purpose, with tax-free savingsEliminates transfer fees and ensures 529 funds don’t count against PMI eligibilityHelps cover the first year of property taxes2....”

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“first strike against all nations.Privacy: We must protect the privacy and civil liberties of all persons under US jurisdiction. We must repeal or radically change the USA Freedom Act (successor to the Patriot Act), the Military Commissions Act, and the FISA legislation. We must reject the notion and practice of torture, eliminations of habeas corpus, secret tribunals, and secret prisons. We mus...”

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“have the same opportunities. I care deeply about protecting SNAP, Medicaid, Social Security, Medicare, and veterans' benefits; passing a bipartisan farm bill for family farmers; keeping rural hospitals open; funding our small school districts; ending unnecessary wars and ta”

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“ives are being detained and what charges they faceProtect First Amendment rights by changing federal agent guidelines on the use of force guidelines to narrowly define what counts as impending or obstructing federal agents to Automatic budget cuts for Homeland Security agencies that fail to follow federal court orders as soon as practically possible.Revised the Posse Comitatus and Insurrection ...”

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“rom tax loopholes to limits on what they pay into Social Security and Medicare. Peggy will fight to stop this special treatment and unrig our system for you and me. Peggy supports banning stock trading for anyone elected to federal office, including members of Congress and the president. Minnesotans need public servants who are focused on serving their constituents, not their stock portfolios. ...”

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“ur veterans. She will support policies that help strengthen our military to support our men and women in the Armed Forces so they have the best training and tools available to keep America safe. She also understands the sacrifices made by those who have fought to defend our nation. As such, she will work to ensure veterans and their families receive the benefits promised to them by a grateful...”

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“policy that improves the lives of working people, strengthens rural communities, and restores faith in government. That includes expanding access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural areas; creating economic opportunity for working families, farmers, and small businesses; and ensuring veterans receive the benefits, care, and support they earned. I also care deeply about voting rights, ...”

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“t around:Back pro-labor bills like the PRO Act to protect lower- and middle-class families by strengthening worker rights against employers, banning union-busting tactics, and ensuring fair bargaining for better pay and safer conditions.Address trade, tariffs, and cuts from DOGE and the 'Big, Beautiful Bill': Recent shake-ups have backfired in our rural district. Tariffs and soured trade deals ...”

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“ust put working families first by lowering costs, expanding access to good-paying jobs, and making sure every family can afford the basics — not just to survive, but to thrive.Retiring with DignityAfter a lifetime of hard work, every Missourian should be able to retire with dignity and security. No one should have to choose between paying for medicine, housing, or heat in their later years. We ...”

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“ic schools, trade education, and apprenticeships; protecting farmers’ right to repair equipment, agricultural research, and fair competition; strengthening veterans’ healthcare and earned benefits; investing in infrastructure and local businesses; protecting clean air, water, public lands, and constitutional rights; and requiring Congress to a”

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“ies tax breaks like no tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security.Unleash American energy for abundant and affordable energy to power our homes and businesses.JobsIf you work hard, you should be able to afford a decent quality of life. That starts with bringing back jobs that were killed by bad policies coming out of Washington, D.C. We need people harvesting trees and developing critical miner...”

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“eaks for institutional investors and corporations.Expand apprenticeships and trade school opportunities and dramatically increase the number of good, union jobs available in construction and the trades.Bring back the first-time homebuyer tax credit to make it cheaper for young and working people to buy and own a home.Make Healthcare Work for Working People Our system of private health insurance...”

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“Senior CitizensThe well-being of our senior population is not just a matter of preserving Social Security and Medicare but should include expanded access to medical services tailored for senior needs, ensuring that every senior citizen has access to quality health care without the burden of excessive costs”

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“We also need address rising child care costs, expand the Child Tax Credit, strengthen Social Security and Medicare, and lower health care costs through a public option, taking on Big Pharma, and reducing the Medicare eligibility age”

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“I want healthcare for every American, and I will preserve Social Security and Medicare”

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“lated by the many perpetrators. No matter what party or who was involved, justice must be served to renew belief in government and our justice system.Protecting Social Security and Medicare for AllWe must protect and expand these services that have been so crucial to the lives of millions of Americans. Social Security has proven to be the most successful government program throughout U.S.”

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“and ag producers:No Tax on TipsNo Tax on OvertimeExpanded the child tax creditExpanded protections from the Death Tax for ag producersExtends small business tax cutsCut taxes on Social Security benefits, ending federal taxes on Social Security benefits for 88% of seniorsKeeping Nebraskans SafePete has helped President Trump bring illegal border crossings to a record low by voting to deliver $46...”

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“ivering real results. From securing our border to protecting constitutional rights, every one of Marty’s priorities is grounded in his commitment to defend our freedoms, strengthen our economy, and ensure a better future for Nevada families.Read more below for what he believes will make our country's future greater and brighter.Resilient EconomyWe must build an economy that puts American worker...”

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“That means protecting access to healthcare, supporting economic opportunity, expanding affordable housing, strengthening Social Security and Medicare, and ensuring that Southern Nevada remains a place where families, seniors, veterans, and future generations can call home with pride”

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“Protect the 2017 tax cuts and the elimination of taxes on tips, overtime, and social security.Fully support Social Security and Medicare for our citizens”

Protect and expand benefits

“e of our failing healthcare system is a choice to protect a greedy industry that prioritizes profit over health and well-being. We need universal, single-payer healthcare with no out-of-pocket costs. Crucially, Medicare for All would also expand coverage to include hearing, dental, and vision insurance.Empowering Medicare to negotiate prescription drug pricing.Americans are paying far more for ...”

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“In Congress, I will always honor our commitments to seniors and protect the Social Security and Medicare programs that they have worked hard to fund”

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“Congressman Pallone is committed to protecting the programs that seniors rely on, like Medicare and Social Security, while also making them stronger and more secure”

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“n so many levels. The government’s job is not to protect us from every illness and disease that might come along; it is to provide honest and complete research and then have the citizens take personal responsibility for their own lives. We need to return to normal living and follow tried-and-true precautionary measures that are showing far more success in other states than we are having in Ne...”

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“This will never happen, not on my watch! Social Security & Medicare As a cornerstone of America’s safety net, Social Security enables millions of Americans to retire with an invaluable peace of mind, and Medicare is an effective tool that provides greater healthcare access to millions of low-income Americans, preventing greater poverty”

Protect and expand benefits

“I promise to protect Social Security and Medicare for future generations and will oppose any attempt to privatize or cut the benefits of these essential programs. Instead, we should make our current programs more sustainable for future generations. Social Security and Medicare are the foundation of our retirement security; it should be a guarantee – not a gamble”

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“Serve constituents directly Help people navigate federal agencies, whether it’s veterans’ benefits, Social Security, passports, or small business support”

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“The money that you have contributed to Social Security is yours, I will strongly oppose any cuts or privatization of Social Security, and fight to strengthen it for future generations”

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“Protect Medicare, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits because no one who worked or served their whole life should have to fight for what they earned”

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“organizer and proud democratic socialist running for Congress in NY-7 to fight for the working class.Unions for AllUnions are how we build power and expand democracy. Organized workers win higher wages and stronger benefits, work in safer conditions, and exercise more control over their time and their lives. They are more secure at work, more engaged in their communitie”

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“urces for Americans and immigrants who respect and follow our laws and choose to come here legally. She will put New York and American workers first. Protecting Social Security and Medicare For Claudia, protecting Social Security and Medicare is personal. Both of Claudia’s parents depended on Social Security and Medicare whi”

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“Health Care and Social Security: As a Member of Congress, I will oppose the right-wing assault on the health care and senior citizen programs that are so crucial to the fabric of our society”

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“on their county, town, and school district taxes and helped them lower their assessments.Jeanine is running for Congress to build upon her record of protecting Nassau taxpayers. She will continue fighting to lower the tax burden by restoring the full State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction and providing additional relief for Nassau County families and seniors.”

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“What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Healthcare, Environment, Social Security and cleaning up Washington Corruption”

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“Protecting Seniors: Keeping our promise to our seniors in the form of Medicare and Social Security should be a top priority”

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“I’ll support robust Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security so the folks most at risk in our communities have the support they need”

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“Social Security is rapidly approaching a budget crisis that will force younger Americans to subsidize a greater share of current benefits while receiving fewer benefits when they retire”

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“Medicare & Social Security need solid footing”

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“Northwest Ohioans deserve to know their Social Security and Medicare benefits will remain secure. In 1983, when Marcy Kaptur first took office, Social Security and Medicare were in a stronger position”

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“Social Security and MedicareEric Conroy will protect Social Security and Medicare, oppose benefit cuts, and ensure these vital programs remain strong for generations to come.National DefenseEric Conroy will strengthen America’s military, invest in next-generation defense, and be a steadfast ally of Israel and our national security”

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“As Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus’ Seniors Task Force, Joyce supports expanding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and believes we should uphold the promises made to America’s seniors by strengthening these programs and ensuring their long-term solvency”

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“Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse Strengthen oversight and accountability Increase transparency in federal spending Protect Social Security for Americans Safeguard taxpayer dollarsREBUILD THE REAL ECONOMYBUY AND HIRE AMERICANAmerica needs to start building and producing again”

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“pportunities for our communities. As an advocate for multiple unions and as state legislator, she has been a champion for higher wages, better worker protections, and stronger benefits for working families. In Congress, she will fight for a $15 minimum wage, paid family and medical leave, and an even bigger social safety net for ou”

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“ose savings are available to all Americans. Lowering unaffordable deductibles so that health insurance is an actual benefit, instead of a shell game. Protecting the integrity of Medicare and Social Security, so we can keep our promises to older Americans. Safeguarding abortion access and reproductive healthcare for all Americans. EDUCATION As the first i”

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“costs and closing off opportunities, leaving too many of our families struggling to keep up.I believe in strong, commonsense agricultural policy that protects our natural resources, supports rural families, and keeps safe, affordable, American-grown food on every table. Protecting farmers and ranchers is good economics, but it’s also a matter of national security.”

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“rvatives. In Congress, I’ll fight alongside President Trump to defend faith, family, and freedom, and give America’s children the future they deserve.Protecting our Farmers and RanchersTexas farmers and ranchers feed America, and I’ll always have their back. I will keep fighting to hold the Mexican government accountable and ensure they deliver the water they owe our agricultural communities.”

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“Affordable.Rural Texans are feeling the squeeze from rising costs and limited access to quality care. Chris will fight to cut burdensome regulations, expand small business opportunities, make essentials more affordable, and strengthen rural healthcare so families don’t have to drive hours for treatment.Defend Election IntegrityDefend election integrity by stopping Democrats’ unconstitutional”

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“ocus on transitioning us to a single-payer healthcare system, such as Medicare for All. This obviously won't happen overnight, so first I'll fight to expand Medicare coverage and reduce the cost of prescription drugs. But I want to be very clear: There is absolutely no reason that we cannot have a single-payer healthcare system in this country.”

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“that healthcare is affordable and accessible for all Americans? I will fight to make health care affordable and accessible by strengthening the ACA, expanding Medicaid, and protecting coverage for preexisting conditions. I support lowering prescription drug costs by letting Medicare negotiate and taking on corporate price gouging.”

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“r roads, bridges, and utilities haven't kept pace and are in disrepair. I'll fight to secure federal funding for road, bridge, and port improvements, expand broadband in rural communities, and advocate for the Port of Corpus Christi and Brownsville like the national economic assets they are.DEFEND WATER RESOURCESWater is critical to South Texas.”

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“checked social media and surveillance, backed by the same VCs and billionaires pushing unfettered AI development today. We must pass AI whistleblower protections, pass basic AI liability laws, restrict AI companions for kids, require mandatory AI testing and transparency requirements, and work with other governments globally to protect against AI's worst case scenarios.”

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“erosion of our civil liberties. I'll listen to the people I serve, lead from the front, and fight for lower costs and higher wages, stronger privacy protections as AI advances, working families and unions, our veterans, and Social Security and Medicare. Please list below 3 key messages of your”

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“r America, we must foster a fair economic system for all by strengthening the middle class and stamping out poverty. I will support legislation that: Expands Social Security and Medicare so that everyone can retire in dignity Raises the federal minimum wage and addresses income inequality Provides access to affordable chi”

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“eform that encourages domestic job growth rather than incentives that promote the outsourcing of jobs and investments that should be kept in Houston. Protecting what we have worked for means protecting Social Security and Medicare. As the deficit and the national debt continue to rise, Congressional actions put the future of our investments at risk.”

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“ment sensible economic policies that ensure our young people don’t face oppressive and exorbitant debt that severely threatens their economic futures Protect the Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits of middle-class Americans from any potential cuts Ensure that women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions Invest in public education”

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“fe. An Economy for AllSylvia believes that good-paying jobs and strong schools are the foundation of a secure future. She is fighting to raise wages, expand access to jobs with real benefits, and strengthen career paths that keep our children and grandchildren here in Houston. As a proud supporter of organized labor, Sylvia stands with t”

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“s, and long-term financial planning for families throughout the district.Vicente is committed to supporting policies that promote economic stability, protect working families, and ensure South Texans are not left behind as costs continue to rise.SeniorsSeniors across South Texas deserve security, stability, and peace of mind after a lifetime of hard work.”

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“and provide funding and technology to our Border Patrol agents so they can stop the flow of drugs and human trafficking across our southern border. PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOMSCeleste is a woman of faith and holds religious freedom near and dear to her heart. She knows that Utahns do, too. She will always fight for Utahn’s right to worship and practice their faith as they see fit.”

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“red. These are not slogans, they are guardrails that keep us on the path to a better future. Once elected, I will proudly take the oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States”. I will defend our constitutional rights, oppose overreach from any branch of government, and hold leaders accountable when they violate our constitutional principals.”

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“their products for a fair price in a fair market. For every dollar spent on food, just 12 cents now goes to the farmer who raised the product. I will protect the federal crop insurance safety net.Voters don’t want the government to take care of us—we want the government to level the playing field so we can take care of ourselves rather than skew it in favor of billionaires.”

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“have a say in education.”Transportation & TollsToll Capping / oppose tolls on HRBT.Healthcare AccessibilityLink healthcare together.Youth DevelopmentExpanding mentorship, educational opportunity, and programs that help young people build successful futures before they are pulled into destructive patterns.Enhanced Public SafetyHold judges and local commonwealths attorney accountable for letting”

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“lash prescription drug costs, cap out of pocket expenses for seniors, and cap the price of insulin at $35 a month for seniors.Jen Kiggans promised to protect Medicaid, then cast the decisive vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill, which made the largest cut to Medicaid in history. Her vote cut $800 million in expected annual revenue from Virginia hospitals, including more than $44 million from”

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“ians like Rob Wittman trade stocks using information we don’t have access to, they profit. When they take millions from special interests and vote to protect them, we pay higher healthcare premiums, higher grocery bills, and higher utility bills. When they become lobbyists after leaving office, the corporations they’re supposed to regulate keep calling the shots, and our costs keep climbing.”

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“higher education. Supported education savings accounts, which allow families to save money for their children’s college education tax-free. Voted to expand training benefits for laid-off workers, and authored the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act to improve the retraining resources available to laid-off workers returning t”

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“ed by inflation. I'll push for a pro-growth, pro-work agenda: cut wasteful spending that feeds inflation, reduce red tape on small manufacturers, and protect the skilled-trades economy that powers Southwest Washington. I've signed paychecks and solved real-world problems—experience I'll bring to D.C. My opponent talks press releases; I'll deliver results for paychecks and prices.”

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“rising costs threaten the foundation of our communities.John will fight to:Remove harmful tariffs that hurt our farmers and raise prices for consumersProtect irrigation and water rights for agricultural producersEnsure the Farm Bill works for small and mid-size operations, not just corporate agricultureSupport programs that help the next generation of farmers get startedDefend agricultural labor”

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“who relies on the exchange for my healthcare coverage, I know firsthand the limitations of our current system. Here’s how I think we start to fix it:Expand Medicare to cover vision, dental and hearing – the very things that deteriorate as we age.Address antitrust issues in the healthcare system that put the power in a few major corporations and provide consumers with little choice.”

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“Social Security/Medicare/Medicaid We have 59 million Americans receiving benefits from Social Security, which includes retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.”

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“alloy rolled back the property tax credit, effectively raising taxes on the middle class. In my first biennial budget as governor, I will restore and expand the property tax credit for working families. Starting in the second year of my first budget, I will reverse Malloy's tax hike by raising the property tax credit for existing beneficiaries by 50 percent.”

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“Seniors: Congress has an obligation to rise above partisan rhetoric and ensure that the federal government keeps its promise to seniors who rely on Social Security and Medicare.”

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“And she aims to make school lunch free for every student, to make sure our kids can show up to learn without worrying about their next meal.Protecting Social Security, Medicare, and MedicaidCindy will protect these critical programs to ensure that no matter who you are or where you come from, you have the support to live a good life, stay healthy, and retire with dignity.”

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“Exclude Social Security income and raise the income and home value limits so more seniors and disabled veterans can qualify for the property tax homestead exemption.9.”

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“ox stands with Seniors in opposing changes to the Social Security and Medicare systems that would take away their vested rights and interests. Seniors should not be faced with changing goal posts, with retirement ages constantly being pushed older and older. Medicare must cover their healthcare and their prescriptions, and equality for their quality of life must be guaranteed in all healthcar...”

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“s and financial empowerment. As Treasurer, I will strengthen adult financial literacy initiatives, expand access to savings and investment programs, actively return unclaimed property, and let residents know about the financial resources available through the Office.Responsible Fiscal Management: The Treasurer's Office plays a vital role in protecting pension systems, veterans' benefits, colle...”

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“and work toward lasting community and world peace.Protect the rights of all workers: All workers have the right to strike, and unionize for mutual benefit; the right to fair, livable pay and benefits; safe work- places; fair rules fairly enforced; and more. We support all workers – hourly, salaried, piece, gig, and contract – and corporations sho”

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“blic Service Commission alone cannot provide this protection, but through PSC’s work with the legislative body, attorney general and governor, I believe Montanan energy and water independence can be secured. I want to be part of that positive voice to protect all Montanans.The combination of business owner, old fashioned doctor and seasoned advocate for citizens is a great combination for the P...”

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“I’ll double down on renewable energy to create more good paying jobs; we'll make it easier for those who want to start or expand their small business. I’ll fight to expand social security to ensure older New Mexicans can afford to live with dignity. I also believe that economic success requires equal access to resources that allow our neighbors ...”

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“union representation to continue to guarantee and protect careers, wages and benefits. Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) The numbers of women in management and decision-making places in Corporate America do not refl”

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“ntal health, but also to the mental health of educators who face increasing pressures. Allison will fight for policies that respect teachers’ voices, protect their time, and strengthen their ability to focus on what matters most: teaching and inspiring the next generation.Fair Funding & AccountabilityNo child should fall behind simply because of where they live or which school they attend.”

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“ties matter more than corporations. That neighbors should know one another. That local businesses deserve to thrive. That our working lands should be protected. That democracy works best when ordinary people have a real voice in shaping the places they call home.I believe Vermont already has everything we need to thrive.”

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“livered the largest tax cut in history for working families, seniors, and small businesses. He ended taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. He expanded affordable childcare, opened more pathways to trade schools, and created real opportunities for workers to get ahead.But under Democrat leadership in Madison, Wisconsin is slipping down the woke and broke path of Illinois and Minnesota.”

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“ke and work to restore funding that supports food security and rural economies. Lauren is also committed to keeping Kansas represented on the House Agriculture Committee, because Kansas farmers deserve a strong voice at the table when agricultural policy is written.Strengthening Worker's RightsLauren believes fair wages and working conditions are essential to a strong Kansas economy. She suppor...”

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“Reforming Social Security and Medicare Excerpt: "Social Security is not sustainable without significant reform. No reforms or changes will affect anyone over the age of 55. Future benefits cannot be paid under current taxation levels."[18] Sanctity of Life Excerpt: "T”

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“lies and eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. We can build a stronger, more prosperous future by also supporting the creation and growth of families—making it easier to buy a home, raise children, and build a life in our communities without being crushed by taxes and red tape.Back The Blue During the height of the ‘Defund the Police’ movement, I was the #1 supporter of Law ...”

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“ials like James who refused to cooperate with Trump’s mass deportation policies, James didn’t back down. In Congress, James will advocate for justice reform and defend due process while ensuring that law enforcement resources are focused on violent crime. He will support increased funding for the COPS program and prioritize evidence-based, community-oriented polic”

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“of inclusive, job-rich economic growth, climate change, and corruption to understanding how countries operate and impact our national security. These reforms have advanced family-friendly leave policies, investment in training, and flexible teleworking programs for civil and foreign service professionals. In July 2015, the Obama Administration appointed Tom as Special Envoy for the Great Lakes”

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“ere raised by Democrats, and finally end taxes on social security benefits for our seniors. I will also push to require that state surplus dollars be returned to the taxpayers who paid them, because a budget surplus should not be an excuse for politicians to spend more money.Eliminating FraudUnder Tim Walz's watch, fraud has exploded with billions of your hard-earned tax dollars stolen by crimi...”

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“d public works program to put millions to work at union-scale wages building hospitals, schools, housing that workers need. Shorten the workweek with no cut in pay to stop layoffs! Cost-of-living clauses in every contract that raise pay and retirement benefits to offset every price rise! Workers must brea”