Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 17, 2023 at 3:06 PM

How to fight Privatization

How do we stop the privatization of Medicare? We do it one step at a time. John, In 2023, for the first time ever, more than half of seniors on Medicare are enrolled in a for-profit plan, not traditional Medicare. Report after report has shown that many of these pri…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 16, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Re: New Investigation: privatized Medicare plans deny necessary care

We have momentum with us. Social Security Works has been sounding the alarm about the deadly impacts of Medicare privatization for more than a decade. The fact that the crisis is now so bad that it merits a national nightly news story shows the urgency of John, Ov…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 7:04 PM

NBC exposes the Medicare (dis)Advantage Scam

We have momentum with us. Social Security Works has been sounding the alarm about the deadly impacts of Medicare privatization for more than a decade. The fact that the crisis is now so bad that it merits a national nightly news story shows the urgency of Tel…

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

December 14, 2023 at 7:01 PM

The 214th Democrat

MAGA Mike Johnson desperately wants to keep the seat in Republican hands. Let’s make sure he doesn’t get his wish. John, Congress FINALLY kicked out George Santos. In February, New York will hold a special election to fill his seat. The Democratic nominee, Tom Suoz…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 9:10 PM

It’s because of you.

With you at our side, we can face every one of these challenges. But Social Security Works can’t do it alone. John, Social Security Works is able to do what we do because of you. Raising thousands of dollars to keep Virginia blue? That’s because of you. Track member…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 6:25 PM

[take action] Congress needs a reminder

Here’s the bottom line: There’s no reason to deal with Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors unless Congress wants to hide from voters. And voters are incredibly clear: They want to see Social Security EXPANDED, not cut! John, Our petition reminding Co…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 9:49 PM

Tell Congress: A vote for a ‘fiscal commission’ is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare!

Without a special, secret commission, these politicians would have to make their policies known, and voters could make informed choices about who they want representing them in Washington. Tell Congress: We know that a vote for a ‘fiscal commission’ is a v…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 9, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Re: [your name missing] Save Social Security from Republicans!

Without a special, secret commission, these politicians would have to make their policies known, and voters could make informed choices about who they want representing them in Washington. While things are quiet in Washington DC, Republican politicians are plotti…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 5:48 PM

[your name missing] Save Social Security from Republicans!

Without a special, secret commission, these politicians would have to make their policies known, and voters could make informed choices about who they want representing them in Washington. Tell Congress: We know that a vote for a ‘fiscal commission’ is a v…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Re: Why we’re worried...

Social Security Works was founded to fight fast-track commissions created after the Great Recession. If Republicans force the creation of another one, we will beat it, just like we did in 2010. But the best way to stop a commission is before it’s created. John, After …

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Why we’re worried about a Social Security-cutting commission

Social Security Works was founded to fight fast-track commissions created after the Great Recession. If Republicans force the creation of another one, we will beat it, just like we did in 2010. But the best way to stop a commission is before it’s created. John, J…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 3, 2023 at 10:51 PM

Re: “Their commission is a Social Security-cutting machine”

“Everything on the table” is Washington-speak for doing what the American people don’t want. John, I hope you took the time to read Nancy’s email yesterday. It was a long one—but it’s extremely important. Nancy knows what she’s talking about. She staffed the 1983 co…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 3, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Re: (long but important) why Republicans can’t talk about Social Security in public

“Everything on the table” is Washington-speak for doing what the American people don’t want. John, I hope you took the time to read Nancy’s email yesterday. It was a long one—but it’s extremely important. Nancy knows what she’s talking about. She staffed the 1983 co…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 2, 2023 at 3:21 PM

The Republican Plot to Cut Social Security Behind Closed Doors

“Everything on the table” is Washington-speak for doing what the American people don’t want. John, This week, House Budget Committee Republicans held a hearing on creating a so-called “fiscal commission.” The hearing made it crystal clear what their real goal is…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Re: Our worst fears CONFIRMED!

We knew this was coming, but it’s still shocking. John, As I watched the Republican House Budget Committee hearing on their Social Security death panel, I had a pit in my stomach. It was exactly as bad as I feared. Then, right after it ended, Chairman Jodey Arrington…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Re: Our worst fears CONFIRMED

We knew this was coming, but it’s still shocking. John, As I watched the Republican House Budget Committee hearing on their Social Security death panel, I had a pit in my stomach. It was exactly as bad as I feared. Then, right after it ended, Chairman Jodey Arrington…

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  Team Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 10:05 PM

BREAKING: GOP Budget chair proposes Social Security death panel in exchange for keeping the government open

We knew this was coming, but it’s still shocking. John, This morning, the House Budget Committee held a hearing on the alleged need for a “fiscal commission”―DC speak for a fast-tracked commission to take Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors and slas…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 4:03 PM

It’s not too late.

It’s undemocratic and downright un-American. No wonder MAGA Mike loves it. John, This morning, MAGA Mike Johnson’s dream hearing is taking place, where Mitt Romney is testifying on the need to form a “fiscal commission”―DC insider code for a closed-door panel tas…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Mitt Romney’s farewell mission to destroy Social Security:

Mitt Romney may have cultivated a reputation as an anti-MAGA figure when he cast a vote to impeach Donald Trump. But on Social Security and Medicare, Romney and MAGA Mike Johnson are in lockstep. John, Late last night, the House budget committee leaked its list of wit…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 4:13 PM

What do MAGA Mike and Mitt Romney have in common?

Mitt Romney may have cultivated a reputation as an anti-MAGA figure when he cast a vote to impeach Donald Trump. But on Social Security and Medicare, Romney and MAGA Mike Johnson are in lockstep. John, Late last night, the House budget committee leaked its list of wit…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 11:48 PM

OFFICIAL NOTICE: Death Panel Hearing on Wednesday(!)

The House just posted an official Hearing Notice from Rep. Jodey Arrington’s Committee on the Budget: John, The House just posted an official Hearing Notice from Rep. Jodey Arrington’s Committee on the Budget: That’s right: This Wednesday, the House is meeting to e…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 8:04 PM

OFFICIAL NOTICE: Death Panel Hearing on Wednesday

The House just posted an official Hearing Notice from Rep. Jodey Arrington’s Committee on the Budget: John, The House just posted an official Hearing Notice from Rep. Jodey Arrington’s Committee on the Budget: That’s right: This Wednesday, the House is meeting to e…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 26, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Re: It starts this week...

The purpose of this hearing is to set the stage for a closed-door commission when government funding runs out in January. It’s a trap for Democrats, and it’s up to us to make sure that they don’t fall for it. John, Next week, Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson is starting…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 26, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Re: MAGA Mike’s hearing is next week

The purpose of this hearing is to set the stage for a closed-door commission when government funding runs out in January. It’s a trap for Democrats, and it’s up to us to make sure that they don’t fall for it. John, Next week, Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson is starting…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 9:36 PM

MAGA Mike’s hearing is next week!

The purpose of this hearing is to set the stage for a closed-door commission when government funding runs out in January. It’s a trap for Democrats, and it’s up to us to make sure that they don’t fall for it. John, Next week, Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson is starting…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 3:27 PM

MAGA Mike’s hearing is next week

The purpose of this hearing is to set the stage for a closed-door commission when government funding runs out in January. It’s a trap for Democrats, and it’s up to us to make sure that they don’t fall for it. John, Next week, Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson is starting…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 24, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Sign now: End Child Labor!

It’s not complicated: Children want their grandparents to be able to retire. And grandparents want our grandkids to graduate high school with all of their fingers. John, Republican politicians have a vision for America: toil, from the cradle to the grave. They …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 23, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Re: Social Security: Giving Thanks and Staying Vigilant

This Thanksgiving, families across the country are united in our appreciation of Social Security. If we don't give express thanks, it is because it may not come to mind, for good reason. John, Today is Thanksgiving, so I’ll make this quick. As Nancy wrote you yester…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Giving Thanks and Staying Vigilant

This Thanksgiving, families across the country are united in our appreciation of Social Security. If we don't give express thanks, it is because it may not come to mind, for good reason. John, For over 80 years, Social Security has given American families a reas…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Re: If you have a family member trying to decide on Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, they need to see this

What’s the biggest difference between traditional Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan? John, I wanted to be sure that you saw our email from yesterday―it’s full of essential information to make the decision between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. If th…

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  Team Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Seven questions you should be asking this Medicare Open Enrollment period

What’s the biggest difference between traditional Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan? John, During this Thanksgiving week, many of us are seeing our families. Because it’s also Open Enrollment season for Medicare, many of us who are seniors ourselves, or will be s…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 19, 2023 at 8:59 PM

ICYMI: Over 100 organizations agree: NO FISCAL COMMISSION

Why such urgency from these groups, many of whom don’t focus every day on retirement security John, Last week, Social Security Works organized a letter to Congress opposing the creation of a so-called “fiscal commission” designed to fast-track cuts to Social Security …

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  Maeg Yosef, Trader Joe’s United via Social · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Sign the petition: Ban captive audience meetings

We need a strong labor movement to have a strong Social Security system. John, before you do your Thanksgiving shopping this weekend, check out this message from a grocery worker at Trader Joe’s. Maeg’s union has faced harsh opposition from corporate bosses. We n…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Re: Over 100 organizations agree: NO FISCAL COMMISSION!

Why such urgency from these groups, many of whom don’t focus every day on retirement security John: We are having an impact. Look at this headline: We can’t stop now―can you rush a donation to keep fighting Mike Johnson’s plot to destroy Social Security and Medicare…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Re: Over 100 organizations agree: NO FISCAL COMMISSION

Why such urgency from these groups, many of whom don’t focus every day on retirement security John: We are having an impact. Look at this headline: We can’t stop now―can you rush a donation to keep fighting Mike Johnson’s plot to destroy Social Security and Medicare…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Over 100 organizations agree: NO FISCAL COMMISSION!

Why such urgency from these groups, many of whom don’t focus every day on retirement security John, Last week, Social Security Works organized a letter to Congress opposing the creation of a so-called “fiscal commission” designed to fast-track cuts to Social Security …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Anyone who supports this commission is supporting benefit cuts.

Why such urgency from these groups, many of whom don’t focus every day on retirement security John, Last week, Social Security Works organized a letter to Congress opposing the creation of a so-called “fiscal commission” designed to fast-track cuts to Social Security …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:05 PM

Re: BREAKING: Mike Johnson’s fiscal commission announcement >>

Speaker Mike Johnson is an anti-Social Security, anti-Medicare extremist. In his very first speech following his elevation to Speaker, Johnson called for the immediate creation of a “debt commission” that would create a fast-tracked closed-door process to John, The me…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Re: BREAKING: Mike Johnson’s fiscal commission announcement

Speaker Mike Johnson is an anti-Social Security, anti-Medicare extremist. In his very first speech following his elevation to Speaker, Johnson called for the immediate creation of a “debt commission” that would create a fast-tracked closed-door process to John, The me…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 12:21 AM

BREAKING: Mike Johnson’s fiscal commission announcement >>

🚨 Speaker Mike Johnson is an anti-Social Security, anti-Medicare extremist. In his very first speech following his elevation to Speaker, Johnson called for the immediate creation of a “debt commission” that would create a fast-tracked closed-door process John, P…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 6:48 PM

The GOP Social Security Death Panel just got real

Speaker Mike Johnson is an anti-Social Security, anti-Medicare extremist. In his very first speech following his elevation to Speaker, Johnson called for the immediate creation of a “debt commission” that would create a fast-tracked closed-door process to John, P…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Tell Your Story: How would a commission to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid affect you?

Social Security’s enemies win when they can talk about critical programs in terms of numbers. We win when we can put human faces behind them. John, If Congress doesn’t pass a government funding bill by Friday, the government will shut down. Once again, right-wing …

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  Team Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Re: TAKE ACTION: No cuts to Social Security and Medicare!

80% of the public supports raising taxes on billionaires and the ultra-wealthy and applying some of that money to Social Security John: We didn't want you to miss this important action. Every Republican politician wants to cut, dismantle, or destroy our Social Sec…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 4:33 PM

The Republican debate this week

80% of the public supports raising taxes on billionaires and the ultra-wealthy and applying some of that money to Social Security SIGN THE PETITION: The public OPPOSES Republican cuts to Social Security, including raising the retirement age. ADD YOU…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Re: Every single Republican politician wants to cut Social Security and Medicare.

This isn’t even Romney’s first attempt to slip Social Security cuts past Congress through a closed-door commission. John, Just after Senator Mitt Romney proposed slipping a Social Security death panel into negotiations to prevent a government shutdown, Democratic Lead…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Every single Republican politician wants to cut Social Security and Medicare

This isn’t even Romney’s first attempt to slip Social Security cuts past Congress through a closed-door commission. John, MAGA Mike Johnson used his very first speech as Speaker of the House to call for the “immediate” creation of a closed-door commission to dism…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Every single Republican politician wants to cut Social Security and Medicare.

This isn’t even Romney’s first attempt to slip Social Security cuts past Congress through a closed-door commission. John, MAGA Mike Johnson used his very first speech as Speaker of the House to call for the “immediate” creation of a closed-door commission to dism…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 7:10 PM

It’s because of you

With you at our side, we can face every one of these challenges. But Social Security Works can’t do it alone. John, Social Security Works is able to do what we do because of you. Raising thousands of dollars to keep Virginia blue? That’s because of you. Track member…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Re: Democrats are hearing the message: A vote for MAGA Mike’s commission is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare.

With just 11 days until the government shutdown, the political media is waking up: John, In the weeks since Rep. Mike Johnson went from back-bencher to Speaker of the House, the mainstream media has dug into his record and turned up some pretty weird stuff.1 It's so …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 8:07 PM

headlines

With just 11 days until the government shutdown, the political media is waking up: John, Since new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson used his very first speech as Speaker to call for closed-door cuts to Social Security and Medicare, we have been ringing alarm bells, …

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