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“The AARP Releases New Plan for Social Security Reform”
“The AARP Releases New Plan for Social Security Reform”
Originally published by National Interest– The Social Security Administration announced last August that its main trust fund will no longer be able to pay full benefits by 2034, a year earlier than previously projected. ...
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“New Bill Aims to Protect Social Security Recipients from Fraud”
“New Bill Aims to Protect Social Security Recipients from Fraud”
Originally published by National Interest– While it’s not clear exactly what Congress might do to save Social Security, some lawmakers are already working on their own solutions. Rep. John Larson (D-CT) has introduced a ...
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The Case For Expanding Social Security
The Case For Expanding Social Security
Originally posted by The Intercept – The proposed Social Security 2100 Act would bolster the nearly century-old social insurance program through additions like caregiver credits and increased minimum benefits. Rep. John Larson, ...
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“Shift in tax treatment for R&D expenses a hit to innovation”
“Shift in tax treatment for R&D expenses a hit to innovation”
Originally published by Roll Call– Innovation leadership in the United States is at serious risk with the 2022 shift in income tax treatment of research and development (R&D) expenses. For the first ...
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“Opinion: Losing a spouse’s Social Security benefit can push the elderly into poverty”
“Opinion: Losing a spouse’s Social Security benefit can push the elderly into poverty”
Originally published by MarketWatch– This problem is especially vexing for women, who typically experience a nearly 40% drop in household income after a spouse passes away (compared to a 22% drop for men). Because ...
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Larson, Bronin Urge Extension of Child Tax Credit
Larson, Bronin Urge Extension of Child Tax Credit
Originally published by CT News Junkie — With President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better legislation halted in the U.S. Senate, Connecticut Democrats hoped to drum up support Monday by highlighting the bill’s ...
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“Congressman John Larson announces intentions to seek 13th term”
“Congressman John Larson announces intentions to seek 13th term”
Originally published by Hartford Business Journal– Longtime Congressman John Larson, D-1st District, announced Friday morning his intentions to run for a 13th term. Larson, 73, sits on the influential House Ways and ...
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Larson Announces Reelection Campaign
Larson Announces Reelection Campaign
East Hartford, CT – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT-01) released the following statement announcing his candidacy for reelection: “As we face a global pandemic that has increased our worries about the ...
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Democrats should make Social Security a top issue in the midterms — here’s how and why
Democrats should make Social Security a top issue in the midterms — here’s how and why
Originally published by The Hill– The nation is facing a retirement income crisis. Social Security is unquestionably the nation’s most important source of retirement income. But the last time Congress expanded Social Security was ...
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Can Congressman John Larson Save Social Security?
Can Congressman John Larson Save Social Security?
Originally published by The National Interest– For the last several years, Democratic Congressman John Larson (D-CT) has been on a quest to save Social Security. Called Social Security 2100, the plan has ...
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This is why Congress needs to act on Social Security — right now
This is why Congress needs to act on Social Security — right now
Originally published by Market Watch– The pandemic placed the spotlight on the importance of Social Security and what it means to older Americans, who were among the hardest hit these last 21 ...
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‘The time for procrastination is over.’ How one Democratic lawmaker wants to fix Social Security
‘The time for procrastination is over.’ How one Democratic lawmaker wants to fix Social Security
Originally published by CNBC– It has been 39 years since Congress has taken action to change Social Security. Some House Democrats are hoping to change that with a bill to improve benefits ...
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