House Democrat Caucus Leaders Say Republican Plans Include Changing Social Security

House Democrat Caucus Leaders Say Republican Plans Include Changing Social Security
Jan. 31 marked the 83rd anniversary of the first Social Security check being issued. Stock photo of social security cards. Lane V. Erickson/Shutterstock
Ross Muscato
Ross Muscato
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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu used the opportunity of their weekly press conference on Jan. 31 to paint and position Republicans as “extreme” in their budget solutions and proposals.

Both men, representatives from California, suggested that the GOP is looking to imperil the well-being of older Americans by making “dangerous” cuts to federal social safety net programs.