GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits

Public News Service Newscasts

GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits Congressional Republicans' proposed changes to Social Security have advocates for Massachusetts beneficiaries concerned about the future of the key safety net program. A recent GOP budget proposal suggested raising the benefit eligible retirement age to 69, "to account for increases in life expectancy." Nancy Altman, president of the advocacy group Social Security Works, said it essentially amounts to more than $1.5 trillion in benefit cuts. "You never catch up, even if you work till age 70," Altman pointed out. "...(Read More)