FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 9, 2023
Contact: Linda Benesch, lbenesc
Biden Budget Shows Ironclad Commitment to Protecting Social Security and Medicare
Washington, DC) — The following is a statement from Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, in response to President Joe Biden’s 2024 budget:
“President Biden’s 2024 budget shows an ironclad commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare against all cuts. Instead of cutting benefits, it strengthens them by having the very wealthy pay more of their fair share.
Biden stands with the overwhelming majority of Americans, who don’t want to see a single penny of their earned benefits cut. He understands that the only thing Social Security and Medicare need “saving” from is the Republican politicians who are hellbent on destroying them. These Republicans are failing to listen to their own voters. Across party lines, the American people want to increase, not cut, Social Security’s modest benefits.
The Biden budget would keep Medicare strong for decades to come. It would also expand Medicare’s power to negotiate lower drug prices. Additionally, it includes a much needed increase in Social Security’s administrative budget.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Biden administration to protect and expand Social Security and Medicare.”
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