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In reply to the discussion: Hillary Clinton on Workers Rights, Labor Unions, and the Social Security Tax Cap. [View all]progree
(10,907 posts)32. Good. So that's raising the cap, with a gap. Good. (Note the rhyme)
[font color = red]On Edit[/font] I see your quote is from Sept 2007 per your link, at which time the max cap was $97,500
from your link http://www.ontheissues.org/social_security.htm
The max cap by year (for those who may be confused by all the different max cap numbers -- they change yearly with inflation. In 2015 its $118,500. Just in the way of background )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Security_Wage_Base#Historical_data
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NYC_SKP
May 2015
OP
Would it be OK if I post daily facts so that members who are still on the fence can decide?
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#10
That's who I meant by "another little one who could grow up in the white house"!
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#15
Yes, compared to Bernie, Hillary is to the right on the important issues. And, compared to ANY
NoJusticeNoPeace
May 2015
#30
Thanks for the link. "Media Forget Context In Effort To Scandalize Hillary Clinton's Assessment..."
Cerridwen
May 2015
#6
Privatization, maybe? She seems to be avoiding that third-rail. Not particularly courageous.
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#21
So what SPECIFICALLY is she proposing to do to close the funding gap? (please see #20) nt
progree
May 2015
#25
Reagan era tax rates? You mean BEFORE he cut the top bracket to 28% (I hope) nt
progree
May 2015
#23
I agree. But this seems to be about as progressive as it gets, even Bernie Sanders is for the gap
progree
May 2015
#37
We'll soon (perhaps) get more clarity on Hillary's position on the retirement age and the cap
progree
May 2015
#48
"Clinton supported following the advice of a bipartisan commission that favored raising..."
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#54
I will have to look more into it, but my quick reaction is I don't disagree with your last sentence
progree
May 2015
#57
Well, except I don't agree with your "inference" about raising the retirement age
progree
May 2015
#60