[Peace-discuss] Fwd: "Reform SS" means cuts: don't let Congress & Obama do it

[C. G. Estabrook]

>
> The meaning of the following is that our local congressman supports  
> cutting Social Security for those under 55. Congress must not be  
> allowed to do that.
>
> This is not a 'partisan' issue (= involving difference between the  
> two business parties): the Obama administration supports "reform" (=  
> cuts) in
> Social Security as well. Whatever Democrat emerges to run against  
> Rep. Johnson would eventually vote for cuts, too, in imitation of  
> the president.
>
> Tell Mr. Johnson, "No cuts at all to Social Security!"
>
> Rep. Timothy V. Johnson
> [Washington, D.C. Office]
> 1207 Longworth House Office Building
> Washington, D.C. 20515
> Phone: 202-225-2371
>
> [Champaign Office]
> 2004 Fox Drive
> Champaign, IL 61820
> Phone: 217-403-4690
>
> http://timjohnson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=56&sectiontree=3,56
>
>
> On Oct 24, 2011, at 12:54 PM, Congressman Timothy V. Johnson wrote:
>
> "...the Social Security Board of Trustees issued a report explaining  
> the Social Security Trust Fund will be exhausted by 2036. For this  
> reason, I believe this program must be reformed to preserve it for  
> future generations. I do not support eliminating the program and I  
> do not support making any changes that would affect anyone currently  
> fifty-five or older. However, I do want to make these programs  
> better so they are sustainable for the long term."