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Senate Hopeful Advocates for Major Changes to Social Security and Medicare
Mike Franken, Democrat candidate for the U.S. Senate in Iowa, on Monday announced several substantial changes he would advocate for in Social Security and Medicare. Specifically, his position is that the cap on earnings subject to payroll tax should be removed, and Medicare should be made available to those age 50 and older who want it. He further advocates for inclusion of coverage for basic vision, hearing, and dental services. Courier Des Moines reporter Bureau Tom Barton summarizes remarks by Franken at a public forum in Cedar Rapids earlier this week. Read the post here…