Do something
by digby
These debt ceiling negotiations are driving all of us crazy. But it might help to take some action. Here’s one thing you can do tomorrow, sponsored by the Social Security Works group:
ACT NOW! Your voice needs to be heard.Social Security faces an immediate threat from politicians in Washington. They want to:Cut Social Security’s COLA to reduce the deficit. But Social Security doesn’t contribute a penny to the deficit.Raid Social Security to give corporations a tax break, jeopardizing the Social Security benefits you and 54 million other Americans rely on. Corporations shouldn’t get another handout.We can stop these cuts and this raiding of Social Security. Join thousands of Americans calling their U.S. Senators today to stop this outrage.Call your Senators RIGHT NOW at 1-866-251-4044. Simply follow the prompts to connect to them. It only takes a minute.Tell the person in the Senate office who answers the phone: I am a voter/constituent living in [your city and state]. I am calling to tell the Senator:
NO CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY!
NO CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY’S COLA!
NO SOCIAL SECURITY PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY!Call Today: 1-866-251-4044.AFTER YOU CALL:Spread the word through Facebook and Twitter.Stay involved, the threat to Social Security continues. Please click to stay involved in the fight.
It can’t hurt.
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