Bruce Braley has a record of fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare, a promise he emphasized earlier this week at roundtable discussions with retirees in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.
In contrast, state Sen. Joni Joni Ernst has repeatedly called for Social Security privatization, putting guaranteed benefits at risk. Privatizing Social Security and transforming Medicare as we know it would threaten the retirement security of over half a million Iowa retirees by gambling retirement savings on the stock market.
A roundup of local news coverage on Bruce Braley's commitment to protect Social Security and Medicare follows:
Braley Says Keep All Workers in Current Social Security System
Radio Iowa // Kay Henderson
The perennial issue of "privatizing" Social Security is now front and center in Iowa's U.S. Senate race. Bruce Braley says all workers should remain in the current system.
Retirees Tell Braley about Social Security Worries
Quad-City Times // James Lynch
Braley predicted Social Security will be "one of the big topics" is his race against GOP nominee Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Red Oak, for the seat now held by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa.
He and Ernst "have drastically different opinions" on what should be done to ensure the long-term viability of Social Security.
Braley Talks Social Security, Medicare in Cedar Rapids
KGAN
Braley has fought against plans to privatize Social Security and end Medicare. He believes that would put seniors at risk. Instead, Braley believes the programs should be strengthened.
Braley Hosts Retirement Security Roundtable in Des Moines
WOI
Braley says these programs are more than just an income for retirees?they're a promise. He says he will continue to stand against privatizing Social Security, and will fight to keep Medicare from turning in to a voucher program.
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC Endorses Braley
WOI
Rep. Bruce Braley received an endorsement for his work to ensure benefits for older Iowans. He says this is an issue that is of vital importance for the tens of thousands of Iowa seniors.
In contrast, state Sen. Joni Joni Ernst has repeatedly called for Social Security privatization, putting guaranteed benefits at risk. Privatizing Social Security and transforming Medicare as we know it would threaten the retirement security of over half a million Iowa retirees by gambling retirement savings on the stock market.
A roundup of local news coverage on Bruce Braley's commitment to protect Social Security and Medicare follows:
Braley Says Keep All Workers in Current Social Security System
Radio Iowa // Kay Henderson
The perennial issue of "privatizing" Social Security is now front and center in Iowa's U.S. Senate race. Bruce Braley says all workers should remain in the current system.
Retirees Tell Braley about Social Security Worries
Quad-City Times // James Lynch
Braley predicted Social Security will be "one of the big topics" is his race against GOP nominee Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Red Oak, for the seat now held by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa.
He and Ernst "have drastically different opinions" on what should be done to ensure the long-term viability of Social Security.
Braley Talks Social Security, Medicare in Cedar Rapids
KGAN
Braley has fought against plans to privatize Social Security and end Medicare. He believes that would put seniors at risk. Instead, Braley believes the programs should be strengthened.
Braley Hosts Retirement Security Roundtable in Des Moines
WOI
Braley says these programs are more than just an income for retirees?they're a promise. He says he will continue to stand against privatizing Social Security, and will fight to keep Medicare from turning in to a voucher program.
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC Endorses Braley
WOI
Rep. Bruce Braley received an endorsement for his work to ensure benefits for older Iowans. He says this is an issue that is of vital importance for the tens of thousands of Iowa seniors.
