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Elizabeth Warren on Social Security

 

 


No unnecessary cuts or risky privatization schemes

Most independent deficit analysts say entitlement projected spending will need to be reduced to solve the budget deficit. We should start there before we even consider breaking the promises we made to our seniors. It would be a breach of trust--and just plain poor economic policy--to jeopardize these programs with unnecessary cuts or risky privatization schemes, especially when the wealthy and well-connected continue to enjoy special tax deals.
Source: Boston Globe questionnaire on 2012 Mass. Senate debate , Jul 11, 2012

Modest changes will save Social Security, not privatization

Social Security is safe for at least the next 25 years and, if we act quickly, we can make modest changes that will keep the system solvent without cutting back on benefits. We need honesty and political will to move forward. Social Security is a promise made to our seniors and it would be a breach of trust--and just plain poor economic policy--to jeopardize this program with unnecessary cuts or risky privatization schemes.
Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, elizabethwarren.com. "Issues" , Apr 28, 2012

Opposes investing part of your payroll tax.

Warren opposes the CC Voters Guide question on Social Security

Christian Coalition publishes a number of special voter educational materials including the Christian Coalition Voter Guides, which provide voters with critical information about where candidates stand on important faith and family issues. The Christian Coalition Voters Guide summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Allowing individuals to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private retirement accounts"

Source: Christian Coalition Voter Guide 12-CC-q6 on Oct 31, 2012

Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI".

Warren co-sponsored Resolution on CPI

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION expressing the sense of the Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index (CPI) should not be used to adjust Social Security benefits.