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Hempstead, NY — “Americans who are working hard and paying into Social Security were the real losers at tonight’s debate,” AARP Senior Vice President, Campaigns, John Hishta said.
You can't be our leader if you don't lead. Our next president needs to take action on Social Security, or future generations could lose up to $10,000 a year.
Both chambers of the General Assembly have passed a bill that would allow workers who are also family caregivers to use up to six months of accrued sick leave annually to care for their loved ones. AARP Illinois supports the bill and is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) to sign it into law.
Battleground State Women Voters Want Action on Social Security, Candidate Positions as Crucial Program Has 81st Birthday
With key U.S. Senate and congressional races heating up for the November elections, AARP will be at the state fair in Springfield, Aug. 11-21, engaging thousands of people in urging candidates to explain their plans to keep Social Security strong for current and future generations.
By Lisa Bertagnoli
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