Trump Admin Throws Up Yet Another Barrier for Social Security Beneficiaries to Get Their Full CARES Act Payments

Apr 21, 2020 | Latest News, Press Releases

For Immediate Release April 21st, 2020 Contact: Linda Benesch, lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org Trump Admin Throws Up Yet Another Barrier for Social Security Beneficiaries to Get Their Full CARES Act Payments (Washington, DC) — The following is a statement from Nancy...

Media Backgrounder for Release of 2020 Social Security Trustees Report

Apr 20, 2020 | Latest News, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        Contact: Linda Benesch, (240) 342-4301, lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org  Media Backgrounder for Release of 2020 Social Security Trustees Report Coronavirus pandemic illuminating need to expand Social Security SOON-TO-BE-RELEASED REPORT...

VIDEO: Progressive Leaders Lay Out Priorities For Next Coronavirus Package

Apr 20, 2020 | Latest News, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20th, 2020 Contact: Linda Benesch, lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org Brett Abrams,  brett@unbendablemedia.com Reps. Jayapal, Pocan, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Omar launch #PutPeopleFirst campaign with progressive organizations...

Trump Administration Finally Agrees to Send SSI Recipients Their $1200 Payments Automatically

Apr 15, 2020 | Latest News, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15th, 2020 Contact: Linda Benesch, lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org Trump Administration Finally Follows the Law, Agrees to Send SSI Recipients Their $1200 Payments Automatically (Washington, DC) — The following is a statement from Nancy...

Trump’s Plan for “Permanent” Reduction in Payroll Contributions Would Undermine Social Security

Apr 8, 2020 | Latest News, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8th, 2020 Contact: Linda Benesch, lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org (Washington, DC) — The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, in response to Donald Trump yet again calling for a reduction in...

Under Pressure, Trump Admin Reverses Cruel Requirement for Social Security Beneficiaries to File Tax Returns

Apr 2, 2020 | Latest News, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2nd, 2020 Contact: Linda Benesch, lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org (Washington, DC) — The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, in response to last night’s announcement from the Treasury Department,...