Bernie Sanders Continues Call for Social Security Expansion
On the campaign trail in Iowa, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders yesterday continued his platform of Social Security expansion, advocating a raise in the earnings cap to offset an increase in benefits to beneficiaries. His remarks took the form of a challenge to front runner Hillary Clinton to stand with him on this issue, a challenge that has not yet been accepted by the Clinton campaign camp. Speaking at a stop in Newton, Sanders also discussed his plans to address soaring drug prices as a way to benefit seniors. Read a recap of Sanders remarks here…
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