[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Protect Medicare and Social Security, not the
ultrawealthy!
Dear MoveOn member,
Tens of millions of Americans benefit from Social Security and Medicare,
which are viewed as the most popular and successful social spending
programs in America. And yet, Republicans, at the behest of MAGA
extremists and ultrawealthy donors, are launching a full-on assault on
these programs—unless we stop them.
It's been a decades long dream of the Republicans to slash Medicare,
privatize Social Security, and enrich their corporate backers at the
expense of the rest of us—and now the far-right Freedom Caucus is
preparing to hold our economy hostage by refusing to raise the debt
ceiling until they can gut Social Security and Medicare, two
overwhelmingly popular and critically important programs that serve tens
of millions of Americans.^1 [ [link removed] ]Will you sign the petition to demand
Republicans stop their attacks on Social Security and Medicare?
Why do Republicans hate these programs? In part, because the programs are
ongoing proof that the government can effectively operate to lower costs,
improve folks' lives, and do so in a way the corporate marketplace never
could. We need to strengthen and expand these programs—not risk them at
the casino of corporate America. Millions of Americans, many of whom are
already living paycheck to paycheck, rely on these programs to protect
their livelihoods and families. Congress should work together to focus on
strengthening and expanding popular programs like Social Security and
Medicare that make our lives better. Tell Speaker McCarthy and the GOP
House to choose everyday Americans by expanding and protecting programs
that benefit them.
We must do everything we can to urge Republicans to protect and expand
Social Security and Medicare, not slash these essential programs.
[3]Sign this petition!
The debt ceiling is the amount of money our government is allowed to
borrow to fund programs. Without raising the debt ceiling, the federal
government cannot pay its bills, risking Americans losing their jobs and
devastating families who rely on benefits such as Social Security and
Medicare.
Millions of Americans and their families simply cannot afford to have
these programs slashed. In fact, they need Congress to work together to
expand them further. Fortunately, MoveOn members have protected these
programs from being attacked in the past—and we'll do it again. It is
essential that Americans—who overwhelmingly support these programs—see
these Republican attacks for what they are and reject them resoundingly.
We need to protect essential programs and expand upon their success to
ensure a government that works for our common good.
[ [link removed] ]Click here to add your name to the petition, and then pass it along to
three friends to spread the word.
–Mia, Evelyn, Kate, Alexis, and the rest of the team
Source:
1. "'Damaging cuts' to Medicare and Social Security are looking more
likely with McCarthy as House speaker. Here's what it will mean for
retirees.," Business Insider, January 11, 2023
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