Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

February 7, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Re: BREAKING: Donald Trump’s plan to privatize Medicare

We can’t let this happen. A fully privatized Medicare system would be good news for health insurers and bad news for seniors. John, In case you missed it, let me put this headline in front of you again: Based on the policy document assembled by the right-wing think…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

February 6, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Donald Trump’s plan to privatize Medicare REVEALED

We can’t let this happen. A fully privatized Medicare system would be good news for health insurers and bad news for seniors. John, Donald Trump’s plans to end American democracy as we know it have earned a lot of attention as he seeks to return to the White House. W…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

February 5, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Re: Biggs admitted under questioning that he would prefer to see seniors’ benefits cut to making the rich pay their fair share.

This is the man Mitch McConnell wants on the board just as his House counterpart, Speaker Mike Johnson, tries to force through a closed-door commission that would be empowered to slash our earned benefits. We cannot allow that to happen. Last week, John, a nominee…

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February 4, 2024 at 7:04 PM

RE: A razor thin race between a MAGA extremist and a Social Security champion

Flipping this seat is key to limiting MAGA Mike Johnson’s power, and taking back the House next November! John, Early voting started yesterday in a critical House special election between a MAGA extremist and a proven Social Security champion. Democrat Tom Suozzi’s o…

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February 3, 2024 at 7:06 PM

A razor thin race between a MAGA extremist and a Social Security champion

Flipping this seat is key to limiting MAGA Mike Johnson’s power, and taking back the House next November! John, I grew up in Queens, New York. The city’s vibrant neighborhoods remain special to me — which is why I was horrified when George Santos was elected to repr…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

February 2, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Take Action: Stop this dangerous nomination.

This is the man Mitch McConnell wants on the board just as his House counterpart, Speaker Mike Johnson, tries to force through a closed-door commission that would be empowered to slash our earned benefits. We cannot allow that to happen. John, All week, we’ve bee…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

February 1, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Mobilizing the resistance.

Andrew Biggs is a threat to our Social Security system. If he gets his way, our Social Security system will be reduced from a beloved universal benefit that we all can count on to a subsistence-level anti-poverty program―all so his wealthy patrons can buy John, M…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

February 1, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Mobilizing the resistance

Andrew Biggs is a threat to our Social Security system. If he gets his way, our Social Security system will be reduced from a beloved universal benefit that we all can count on to a subsistence-level anti-poverty program―all so his wealthy patrons can buy John, M…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

February 1, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Mitch McConnell’s Social Security pick tells Senate Finance Committee he wants to cut middle-class Social Security benefits.

Mitch McConnell and his fellow Republicans have a problem. They hate Social Security, because it is popular, effective, and doesn’t make any money for their billionaire donors. John, This morning, Mitch McConnell’s handpicked nominee for the Social Security Advisory B…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 31, 2024 at 7:09 PM

OMG, he admit it

Mitch McConnell and his fellow Republicans have a problem. They hate Social Security, because it is popular, effective, and doesn’t make any money for their billionaire donors. John, This morning, Mitch McConnell’s handpicked nominee for the Social Security Advisory B…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 30, 2024 at 10:21 PM

TOMORROW: The Senate could advance a Social Security privatizer!

Having a privatizer like Andrew Biggs on the Social Security Advisory Board could make it easier for Mike Johnson’s fiscal commission to dismantle our Social Security system. We need to stop him. John, TOMORROW, the Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing o…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 30, 2024 at 4:11 PM

This hearing could affect the future of Social Security

Having a privatizer like Andrew Biggs on the Social Security Advisory Board could make it easier for Mike Johnson’s fiscal commission to dismantle our Social Security system. We need to stop him. John, TOMORROW, the Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing o…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Your comment needed: Lower drug prices

American taxpayers pay to develop many life-saving drugs. But then we allow Big Pharma to charge 2-3 times more than those in other countries. John, Drug prices are too high. Health care costs consume one-third of the average Social Security benefit. The Biden ad…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Re: NEXT WEEK: Committee vote on Social Security privatizer

This is Mitch McConnell’s pick to oversee Social Security, and it comes just as there is renewed momentum for a closed-door commission to cut Social Security and Medicare! John, Yesterday, we drove hundreds of calls into Senate Finance Committee member offices opposin…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 26, 2024 at 7:41 PM

NEXT WEEK: Committee vote on Social Security privatizer

This is Mitch McConnell’s pick to oversee Social Security, and it comes just as there is renewed momentum for a closed-door commission to cut Social Security and Medicare! John, Next week, the Senate Finance Committee is voting on the nomination to the Social Sec…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 25, 2024 at 5:18 PM

RE: Protecting Social Security and Medicare is key to winning over voters in this red state:

When I travel the country, holding rallies for our Social Security champions, one thing is clear in red states, blues state, and purple states: John, Which party controls the U.S. Senate, and therefore Social Security’s future, could come down to a single race. In Mo…

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January 24, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Protecting Social Security and Medicare is key to winning over voters in this red state:

When I travel the country, holding rallies for our Social Security champions, one thing is clear in red states, blues state, and purple states: John, It’s election year and this Social Security champion needs our support! Senator Jon Tester is up for re-election in M…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 22, 2024 at 10:02 PM

“Biden advisers brainstorm best policy pitch to halt Trump’s rise” (it’s Social Security)

President Biden can’t afford to let the facts speak for themselves. He should make Social Security expansion a centerpiece of his campaign! John, With Donald Trump poised to claim the Republican presidential nomination after tomorrow’s primary, the matchup for No…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 21, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Re: We know how to win―but we need you with us.

Social Security’s enemies are well-funded by Wall Street fatcats who want to extract fees off Social Security’s $2.8 trillion trust fund, and keep taxes for the ultra-rich low. We’re funded by grassroots contributions from people like you. John, Sometimes it feels lik…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 20, 2024 at 10:13 PM

We know how to win--but we need you with us.

Social Security’s enemies are well-funded by Wall Street fatcats who want to extract fees off Social Security’s $2.8 trillion trust fund, and keep taxes for the ultra-rich low. We’re funded by grassroots contributions from people like you. John, Here’s a hard tru…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 20, 2024 at 3:04 PM

We know how to win―but we need you with us.

Social Security’s enemies are well-funded by Wall Street fatcats who want to extract fees off Social Security’s $2.8 trillion trust fund, and keep taxes for the ultra-rich low. We’re funded by grassroots contributions from people like you. John, Here’s a hard tru…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 19, 2024 at 6:24 PM

Re: I delivered your petitions — and got arrested

Alex was there―and he brought over 500,000 petition signatures from Social Security Works with me. Every single signature was in opposition to the fiscal commission. For elevating your voices, Alex was arrested. John, Republicans in the House of Representatives are at…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 18, 2024 at 11:20 PM

I delivered your petitions — and got arrested!

I was there―and I brought over 500,000 petition signatures from Social Security Works with me. Every single signature was in opposition to the fiscal commission. For elevating your voices, I was arrested. John, Moments ago, the House Budget Committee, led by Republica…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 18, 2024 at 6:53 PM

House GOP votes to advance fiscal commission bill

I was there―and I brought over 500,000 petition signatures from Social Security Works with me. Every single signature was in opposition to the fiscal commission. For elevating your voices, I was arrested. John, Moments ago, the House Budget Committee, led by Republica…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 17, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Our allies in Congress have told us their colleagues don’t think their constituents are tracking this. Prove them wrong!

If the committee vote is tomorrow, we need to take action TODAY. Our allies in Congress have told us that their colleagues aren’t hearing from their constituents about the danger this bill presents. We need to change that. John, Tomorrow, the House Budget Committ…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 16, 2024 at 11:32 PM

UPDATE: This hearing just got worse!

Republicans want to make the creation of this closed-door commission the price of keeping the government open past this week. We’re going to stop them. John, Over the weekend, we warned that the House Budget Committee was taking the next step with its so-called “fisca…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 16, 2024 at 7:04 PM

UPDATE: This hearing just got worse

Republicans want to make the creation of this closed-door commission the price of keeping the government open past this week. We’re going to stop them. John, Over the weekend, we warned that the House Budget Committee was taking the next step with its so-called “fisca…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 15, 2024 at 10:48 PM

Death panel hearing this week!

Republicans want to make the creation of this closed-door commission the price of keeping the government open past this week. We’re going to stop them. John, I’m going to make this quick: In four days, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is holding a h…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM

We can’t waste a day

Republicans want to make the creation of this closed-door commission the price of keeping the government open past this week. We’re going to stop them. John, I’m going to make this quick: In four days, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is holding a h…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 14, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Re: RED ALERT: Commission bill advancing in the House!

Social Security Works has been mobilizing for months to make sure that every member of Congress knows: A vote for a fiscal commission is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare. John, I wanted to be sure you saw this: House Republicans are moving forward with thei…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 14, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Re: RED ALERT: Commission bill advancing in the House

Social Security Works has been mobilizing for months to make sure that every member of Congress knows: A vote for a fiscal commission is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare. John, I wanted to be sure you saw this: House Republicans are moving forward with thei…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 13, 2024 at 9:40 PM

RED ALERT: Commission bill advancing in the House!

Social Security Works has been mobilizing for months to make sure that every member of Congress knows: A vote for a fiscal commission is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare. John, We just got confirmation that the House of Representatives will take the ne…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 13, 2024 at 2:59 PM

BREAKING: Social Security death panel to move forward next Thursday

Social Security Works has been mobilizing for months to make sure that every member of Congress knows: A vote for a fiscal commission is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare. John, We just got confirmation that the House of Representatives will take the ne…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 12, 2024 at 7:07 PM

NO Death Panels for Social Security!

The truth is, we don’t need a commission to tell Congress what to do for Social Security―the American people are extremely clear. They want to see Social Security EXPANDED, not cut. John, With rumors swirling that the House of Representatives is poised to advance a bi…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 10, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Re: Housing costs are killing seniors

These out-of-control costs are a de facto Social Security cut. John, I wanted to be sure you saw this--over 10,000 people have already made their voices heard about housing costs. Can you add your vote? -Michael John, A few years ago, Social Security Works asked…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 9, 2024 at 8:19 PM

We need a solution

These out-of-control costs are a de facto Social Security cut. John, A few years ago, Social Security Works asked our members a simple question: Should we get involved in the fight to lower prescription drug prices? The results were overwhelming―about 90% of you…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM

RE: This Social Security champion is in one of the tightest Senate races in the country:

We need to make sure Ohioans know who is fighting for the future of their earned Social Security benefits. John, When Social Security Works PAC President Jon “Bowzer” Bauman from Sha Na Na travels the country supporting our Social Security champions, he’s reminding se…

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January 6, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Social Security champion Sherrod Brown is in one of the tightest races in the country

We need to make sure Ohioans know who is fighting for the future of their earned Social Security benefits. John, Social Security is on the ballot this year. And so are our Social Security champions. Over a decade ago, when many Democrats were still open to cutting ou…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 5, 2024 at 10:04 PM

ICYMI: Elon Musk stopped paying into Social Security at 12:04am.

I don’t know about you, but I trust the Republican record of relentlessly attacking Social Security a lot more than Trump’s campaign promises. John, The corporate media has begun a drumbeat to call for cuts to Social Security and Medicare. But they're ignoring the mos…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM

ICYMI: Elon Musk stopped paying into Social Security at 12:04am

I don’t know about you, but I trust the Republican record of relentlessly attacking Social Security a lot more than Trump’s campaign promises. John, The corporate media has begun a drumbeat to call for cuts to Social Security and Medicare. But they're ignoring the mos…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 4, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Deficit scaremongering is back in style in 2024...

I don’t know about you, but I trust the Republican record of relentlessly attacking Social Security a lot more than Trump’s campaign promises. John, On January 1st, just four minutes after midnight, Elon Musk hit the cap for Social Security contributions. He won’…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 4, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Deficit scaremongering is back in style in 2024

I don’t know about you, but I trust the Republican record of relentlessly attacking Social Security a lot more than Trump’s campaign promises. John, On January 1st, just four minutes after midnight, Elon Musk hit the cap for Social Security contributions. He won’…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM

It’s 2024

It’s just been 2024 for a few hours, but Social Security Works is already mobilizing for the next election. John, It’s just been 2024 for a few hours, but Social Security Works is already mobilizing for the next election. In 309 days, we’ll be watching election retur…

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  Team Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

January 1, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Re: Last chance: Membership!

We need to raise $10,000 today to get started. John, We’ll keep this short: We are a member-supported organization. Because of that, we can be accountable only to you and what’s best for our Social Security system―not Big Money interests. But we’re still short of our …

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

December 31, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Last chance: Membership!

We need to raise $10,000 today to get started. John, Social Security Works sends a lot of emails, it’s true! So I’ll make this quick.   We’re about halfway to our goal of $10,000 today to kick off our 2024 campaign. Social Security Works made a decision to be accoun…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

December 31, 2023 at 3:38 PM

Biden vs. Trump. Again.

We need to raise $10,000 today to get started. John, The 2024 presidential election is going to be wild. Just like 2020. That’s why Social Security Works’ member-supported PAC is so important. A lot of politicians claim to support Social Security and Medicare, but So…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

December 30, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Re: Donald Trump is going to be the GOP nominee.

If you could go back before the 2016 election, wouldn’t you dig a little deeper? Wouldn’t you rather stop Trump before he became President? That’s the opportunity we have in 2024―to get off the sidelines and fight like hell. John, Alex wrote to you this morning about…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

December 30, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Before 2024

If you could go back before the 2016 election, wouldn’t you dig a little deeper? Wouldn’t you rather stop Trump before he became President? That’s the opportunity we have in 2024―to get off the sidelines and fight like hell. John, There are just two days left in 2023…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

December 29, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Re: We’ve got our work cut out for us.

Together, we will make sure every voter knows that a vote for Donald Trump is a vote to destroy Social Security and Medicare. John, Donald Trump has already shown a willingness to go around democratic order by fomenting an attack on the Capitol to overturn the 2020 el…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · info@socialsecurityworks.org

December 29, 2023 at 8:11 PM

We’ve got our work cut out for us.

Together, we will make sure every voter knows that a vote for Donald Trump is a vote to destroy Social Security and Medicare. John, Our friends at Data for Progress closed out the year by releasing a poll about what Americans expect about a second possible Donald…

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