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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBernie Sanders Slams the GOP Plan to Reduce the Deficit by Cutting Veterans Benefits
http://www.politicususa.com/bernie-sanders-slams-gop-plan-reduce-deficit-cutting-veterans-benefits.htmlBernie Sanders Slams the GOP Plan to Reduce the Deficit by Cutting Veterans Benefits
By: Jason Easley
November 9th, 2012
In a conference call with reporters today, Sen. Bernie Sanders alerted the American people to the Republican (and some Democrat support) plan to reduce the deficit by cutting veterans benefits.
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In short, Republicans are trying to push through a benefit cut to veterans, the disabled, and seniors by disguising it as a tweak to the system. Sen, Sanders told reporters, We do not honor our disabled veterans by cutting their benefits. In my view in this country means anything it means we keep the promises we make to the people who put their lives on the line to defend us.
Sanders pointed out that under the CPI, a disabled veteran who starts receiving benefits at age 30 would see those benefits reduced by $1,300 a year by the time they reach age 45. This isnt a one time cut. The cuts would build on each other and get deeper as the recipient ages. To put it another way, people who already have their earning potential limited by age or disability would see their only or main source of income erode over time. The vast majority of these individuals wont have the ability to make up their lost income through work, so they will sink deeper into poverty.
The move to a Chained CPI is part of Simpson-Bowles and it is being championed by right wing billionaire/anti-Social Security zealot Pete Peterson.
Sen. Sanders said that 99% of Americans have no clue that a Chained CPI would lead to cuts for veterans and Social Security. The good news is that Sen. Sanders has picked up a powerful ally in this fight. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has already warned Republicans and a few Senate Democrats not to mess with Social Security. Reid said Social Security should not be part of any deficit reduction plan.
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Bernie Sanders Slams the GOP Plan to Reduce the Deficit by Cutting Veterans Benefits (Original Post)
babylonsister
Nov 2012
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(6,918 posts)1. but, but, job creators
These scum don't give up. They will never learn. Thanks Bernie.
silverweb
(16,402 posts)2. Tell it, Bernie!
[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Long live Bernie Sanders... a real truth teller.