Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 5:36 PM

This isn’t a f**king game, Axios

The contempt that these DC insiders hold towards the people who will depend on Social Security and Medicare is astonishing. John, This week, DC insider newsletter Axios highlighted the fact that Democrats’ closing pitch to voters centers around a warning that Re…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 6:48 PM

RE: These races are CRITICAL for Social Security’s future

John, I wanted to make sure you saw Jon’s email about Reps. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Dan Kildee (D-MI). These three Social Security Champions are fighting to protect and expand Social Security and to lower prescription drug costs. We need to make…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 7:26 PM

Keep these Social Security champions in Congress

John, This month, I held packed endorsement events with three of my favorite Social Security champions: Reps. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Dan Kildee (D-MI). Social Security Works PAC endorsed Kim, Underwood, and Kildee due to their strong records of…

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  Team Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 7:35 PM

It’s Medicare Annual Open Enrollment: Beware of Bad Actors

Medicare’s open enrollment is here, and for-profit insurance corporations are back, trying to lure as many seniors as possible onto killer plans inside Medicare Advantage. Here’s what your family needs to know about Medicare Open Enrollment. Five things to keep i…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 23, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Re: NYT: How insurers exploited Medicare for billions

Private health insurance corporations are reaching into the Medicare trust fund and helping themselves to boatloads of our cash―and trying to bankrupt Medicare in the process! John, I wanted to be sure you saw Michael’s message―because as bad as things are on a p…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 22, 2022 at 4:23 PM

Here’s why they’re called killer plans:

Private health insurance corporations are reaching into the Medicare trust fund and helping themselves to boatloads of our cash―and trying to bankrupt Medicare in the process! John, The New York Times just reported:1 Private health insurance corporations are r…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 7:42 PM

RE: “Social Security is a priority for me”

John, I wanted to make sure you saw Jon’s email from yesterday. Senator Marco Rubio has made his contempt for Social Security and Medicare — and everyone who relies on them — crystal clear, saying that the programs “weakened us as a people." Social Security champion V…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 7:53 PM

“Social Security is a priority for me”

John, Earlier this week, I went to The Villages — the largest retirement community in the U.S. — to endorse one of my favorite Social Security champions, Val Demings. Demings is running for Senate in Florida on a platform of protecting and expanding Social Security’s…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 7:07 PM

UPDATE - McCarthy: GOP to use debt limit to force spending cuts, with Medicare, Social Security in the mix

It’s clear that the media isn’t going to do our job for us. John, democracy may die in darkness, but The Washington Post is turning out the lights. After writing a clear headline that Republican leader Kevin McCarthy planned to hold the economy hostage to force cu…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Kevin McCarthy Says He Will Cut Social Security and Medicare If He Becomes Speaker. Believe Him!

McCarthy and his caucus are so hostile to Social Security and Medicare that even right before their election, they can’t stop talking about the plans to force benefit cuts—with the global economy as the hostage. John, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy just …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

October 17, 2022 at 3:06 PM

RE: Pennsylvania’s Social Security champions

Reps. Susan Wild and Matt Cartwright are two of Social Security’s biggest champions in Congress. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Jon’s email from Saturday. Reps. Susan Wild and Matt Cartwright are two of Social Security’s biggest champions in Congress. They’re bot…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 9:30 PM

The Social Security Champion Award goes to...

Let’s make sure Social Security champions Susan Wild and Matt Cartwright stay in Congress, fighting for us! John, This week, I presented Social Security Champion Awards to two of my favorite members of Congress — Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA). Wi…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 5:14 PM

Re: BREAKING: Social Security increase next year:

Need help with rising costs? Social Security’s COLA is here to help. John, did you see the news? Next year, Social Security benefits will increase by over $140 a month thanks to its automatic cost-of-living adjustment. But Republicans have called the COLA too gen…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 11:10 PM

BREAKING: Social Security increase next year >>

Need help with rising costs? Social Security’s COLA is here to help. Need help with rising costs? Social Security’s COLA is here to help.Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that next year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is …

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 2:42 PM

BREAKING: Social Security increase next year:

Need help with rising costs? Social Security’s COLA is here to help. Need help with rising costs? Social Security’s COLA is here to help.Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that next year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Re: Republican Control of Congress Would Put Social Security in Grave Danger

If they win, Republicans will hold the credit of the United States hostage while demanding cuts to Social Security and Medicare as their ransom. I wanted to make sure you saw Nancy’s email: Republicans can’t help themselves! Even as they try to lay low and hope …

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Republican Control of Congress Would Put Social Security in Grave Danger

If they win, Republicans will hold the credit of the United States hostage while demanding cuts to Social Security and Medicare as their ransom. John, Bloomberg News just reported: That’s right. Republicans are hoping to run back their Obama-era playbook of u…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 9, 2022 at 4:28 PM

Better overtime rules strengthen Social Security

The Biden administration is close to taking a crucial step that will help hard-working Americans–one that began under President Obama but was blocked by Donald Trump. Tell President Biden: Finish the job President Obama started, and raise the overtime sala…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 6:31 PM

100% committed to protecting and expanding Social Security

Rep. Malinowski is 100% committed to protecting and expanding Social Security, improving Medicare, and lowering drug prices. John, Congressman Tom Malinowski is a Social Security champion and a proud co-sponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act. When Republicans came…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Social Security & inflation

Even as seniors struggle to keep up with costs, Republicans think that Social Security benefits shouldn’t keep up with inflation. Republicans like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have pushed an alternative, less generous formula—a benefit cut in disguise. John, Next we…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Young people love Social Security.

College students are fighting back―demanding that Secretaries of State end college voter suppression now. John, Here’s a secret about Social Security: Young people love it. As much as right-wingers assume that there will be generational resentment, young people …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

October 1, 2022 at 12:57 PM

Big Pharma is throwing everything they have at this race

Jamie McLeod-Skinner is running for Congress to take on Big Pharma, and we need to make sure she wins. John, Jamie McLeod-Skinner is running for Congress to take on Big Pharma, and we need to make sure she wins. Earlier this year, McLeod-Skinner defeated Rep. Kurt …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Not raising money for ourselves...

The Democratic brand isn’t what it used to be: places like Allentown, PA, Janesville, WI, and Youngstown OH. John, The Rick Smith Show is an inspiration. Rick talks to American heroes in working-class communities about the issues that matter to working families. …

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 9:42 PM

Iowa’s Social Security Champions

Oz advises people to “Never retire early … or at all.” John, Christina Bohannan and Liz Mathis have a lot in common. They are both Social Security champions. They are both running for Congress in Iowa. And they both have the chance to defeat far-right Republicans who …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Seniors will pay less for Medicare next year.

For the first time in 10 years, Medicare premiums are going down for seniors. John, We wanted to be sure you heard the news: For the first time in 10 years, Medicare premiums are going down for seniors. That’s right: Every person who receives Medicare will pay l…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 5:18 PM

Dr. Oz wants you to work until you die

Oz advises people to “Never retire early … or at all.” John, John Fetterman is running for Senate in Pennsylvania — and he’s made protecting and expanding our earned benefits central to his campaign. Fetterman’s opponent, Dr. Oz, made tens of millions of dollars h…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 25, 2022 at 4:43 PM

Re: ‘Save Social Security’

We’re making sure that every voter knows that Social Security is on the ballot in 2022. John, We keep saying it: Republicans want to destroy Social Security and Medicare, Democrats have a plan to protect and expand them. But Republicans are trying to seize the …

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 24, 2022 at 1:26 PM

LEAKED: GOP Talking Points

We’re making sure that every voter knows that Social Security is on the ballot in 2022. John, House Republicans just released a new campaign plank they call the “Commitment to America.” In it, they promise to “Save and strengthen Social Security and Medicare.” B…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 5:29 PM

RE: These races are critical for protecting and expanding Social Security

All three women are in tight U.S. House races against Republican men who want to cut, privatize, and destroy Social Security and Medicare. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Jon’s email from yesterday. Angie Craig, Cindy Axne, and Hillary Scholten are committed to p…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 5:20 PM

A chance to flip a Republican district blue

Craig, Axne, and Scholten are all running against Republican men who want to cut and privatize Social Security. John, This week, I held packed rallies for protecting and expanding Social Security with three phenomenal congressional candidates: Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN)…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 7:04 PM

Re: This is the future that Republicans want

If Republicans have their way, they’ll tear down every protection between seniors and greedy health care corporations. John, Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot in November―Democrats are united behind the need to expand benefits, while Republicans are …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 5:25 PM

This is the future that Republicans want

If Republicans have their way, they’ll tear down every protection between seniors and greedy health care corporations. John, Seniors deserve better than for-profit private health insurance. After a lifetime of work, paying in toward our Medicare system, American…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 18, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Re: Republicans really do want to destroy Social Security and Medicare

Remember: Republicans already tried to privatize Social Security in 2005. They’ll do it again if they have the chance. John, As Donald Trump’s presidency wound down, he took steps to destroy our Social Security system. He started the stealth privatization of Medi…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 17, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Republicans really do want to destroy Social Security and Medicare

Remember: Republicans already tried to privatize Social Security in 2005. They’ll do it again if they have the chance. John, Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, I’ve talked to abortion rights activists about why they thought Republicans have been so much better at …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 3:39 PM

The Republican lie Big Pharma loves

Democrats have fought for years to end George W. Bush’s giveaway to Big Pharma. Republicans have opposed them every step of the way. John, In 2010, after President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, Republicans centered their midterm campaign on a lie: that th…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 6:23 PM

Tim Ryan and Marcy Kaptur are fighting to expand Social Security

Ryan and Kaptur are committed to protecting and expanding Social Security. Their opponents are committed to destroying it. John, This past weekend, I visited Ohio and spoke at multiple packed events for candidates who support protecting and expanding Social Security. …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 2:41 PM

Re: How to make sure the government can process Social Security claims

The same payroll contributions that fund Social Security’s benefits also fund the Social Security Administration, and it’s an extremely efficient program John, I wanted to be sure you saw Nancy’s message about Social Security funding. Republicans have erected a wa…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 4:37 PM

How to make sure the government can process Social Security claims

The same payroll contributions that fund Social Security’s benefits also fund the Social Security Administration, and it’s an extremely efficient program Tell Congress: Fulfill President Biden’s request for additional Social Security Administration funding!…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 11, 2022 at 4:50 PM

They won’t just vote the right way

Deluzio and Sykes have the potential to serve in Congress, and fight to protect and expand our earned benefits, for decades to come. John, I’m traveling across America endorsing candidates who support protecting and expanding Social Security. This past week, I met tw…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Re: Midterm voters need to know

This investment is bigger than our budget can afford right now―and I’m counting on emails like this one to make up the gap. John, I wanted to be sure that you saw Michael’s email about our new radio ad campaign. Fun fact: Michael didn’t want to do it, because he…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 6:41 PM

Democrats have a plan to expand Social Security, while Republicans have plans to destroy it.

This investment is bigger than our budget can afford right now―and I’m counting on emails like this one to make up the gap. John, The midterms are just 60 days away. Here’s what we know: The voting population in midterm elections skews older than when the Pres…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 6:08 PM

RE: The most competitive House race in the country

All three candidates are running against Republicans who want to cut and destroy our earned Social Security and Medicare benefits. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Jon’s email from yesterday about three critical U.S. House races. Jon is traveling across the countr…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Three Social Security champions from California

To protect and expand Social Security, we need all of them to win their races this November! John, While many U.S. House seats are heavily gerrymandered to favor the incumbent, there are several races that political pundits are keeping a close eye on. And we’re not ta…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 1:26 PM

Shame on UPS for letting workers die over $185!

“The best I can describe it is, if you go in a porta potty, on a hot day, and you sit in it for 10 hours.” John, I always thought that UPS delivery drivers go around with their doors open at all times to save precious seconds along their route, so that they can ea…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 4, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Tell the networks: Put the January 6th hearings in prime time!

If elections don’t matter, our plutocratic overlords won’t hesitate to throw seniors off of Social Security and into poverty. John, Some things are bigger than Social Security―our democracy is one of them. The fascist movement led by Donald Trump is seeking to …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

September 3, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Re: CNBC: Social Security could be a ‘front burner issue’ in November

John, Did you see what CNBC wrote? Social Security could be the ‘front burner issue’ for the midterms. And then, as if on cue, Sen. Ron Johnson proposed putting seniors back to work after they already retired and started claiming Social Security benefits. Johnson…

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Sarah Palin wants to privatize Social Security. Keep her out of Congress!

John, Remember Sarah Palin? She ran for vice president back in 2008 as a far-right Republican. Palin’s platform included privatizing Social Security and raising the retirement age. The American people resoundingly rejected Palin and her plans to gut our earned …

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Fighting back against Pharma’s lies

Social Security’s future depends on Democrats keeping control of the Senate — and winning as large a majority as possible. John, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) has a personal understanding of how skyrocketing drug prices are eating away at Social Security’s…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Social Security is on the ballot

John, CNBC just published a story1 that makes it absolutely clear: Our Social Security system is on the ballot this November. In their story, CNBC broke down the positions of Senators like Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the Senate recruits who have signed on to NRSC C…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Tell Gmail to STOP its plan to make it easier to send political spam!

Gmail is considering taking steps to make it easier for unethical political operatives to bilk seniors out of their earned benefits. Last year, the New York Times issued a blistering report on the true victims of unethical email fundraising:1 The Times found th…

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