Tim Michels on Social Security

2004 former Republican Senate Challenger

End the raid on Social Security

Millions of families made retirement decisions based on the promise of Social Security. That's why I will oppose any cuts in benefits and any change of any kind for those who want to stay on the current system. That means NO tax increases and NO benefit cuts. In the past the Social Security trust fund has been used to fund government spending & to hide deficits. That's dangerous. Social Security trust funds should only pay for Social Security, period. WE NEED TO END THE RAID ON SOCIAL SECURITY. Source: Campaign website, www.MichelsForSenate.com, "Issues" Sep 23, 2004

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