Social Security

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October 20, 2008

CONTACT:
Kate Bedingfield
603 782 4613 (o)/603 361 8036 (c)/ kbedingfield@jeanneshaheen.org

Caitlin Legacki
603 782 4613 (o)/603 361 9643 (c)/ clegacki@jeanneshaheen.org

DEBATE DOUBLETALK:  SUNUNU DODGES QUESTION ON SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION DESPITE OVER A DECADE OF SUPPORT FOR PRIVATIZATION IN WASHINGTON

(Manchester, NH) – In today's AARP debate, John Sununu tried to dodge a direct question about whether he supports Social Security privatization, despite the fact that Sununu has spent over a decade in Washington pushing for the privatization of Social Security.  When asked if he supported privatization, yes or no, Sununu would not say "yes," despite the fact that as recently as two weeks ago he defended privatization during the Business and Industry Association debate at St. Anselm College.

BEDFORD--Social Security and the future of the program took center stage in a Senate debate between former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) and current U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley).

In the debate sponsored by the AARP, Sununu said he has offered a plan to make Social Security solvent for future generations, while Shaheen questioned plans to privatize the program in light of the stock market's decline.

MANCHESTER--The voter who took center stage in last night's presidential debate was referenced again in a debate between former U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) and current U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-Rochester).

Bradley brought up "Joe the plumber" in an answer on Social Security. During the final presidential debate, both John McCain and Barack Obama used "Joe the plumber" as a reference to discuss their plans for middle-class voters.

U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (D-Concord): Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.comCONCORD-- The Alliance for Retired Americans has endorsed U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes' (D-Concord) re-election campaign.

John Mendolusky, president of the New Hampshire Alliance for Retired Americans, said at a press conference that the group is endorsing Hodes because of his positions on Social Security and Medicare.

"Your positions demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for older Americans," Mendolusky said at a press conference. "Your leadership on issues such as fighting Social Security privatization and strengthening Social Security and Medicare exhibit your commitment."

BEDFORD--The state of the economy took the center stage in the first debate this election cycle former U.S Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) and U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-Rochester).

Bradley said the country is facing a "crisis of confidence," while Shea-Porter said she is "optimistic" that the economy will recover.

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October 10, 2008                                                                                                                                                  press@JenniferHorn.org

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What is Paul Hodes’ Social Security Plan?

NASHUA – In anticipation of Paul Hodes’ endorsement from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security – an organization that has donate $2000 to his campaign and has given 95% of their money to Democrats in 2008 - Jennifer Horn, Republican candidate for Congress, issued the following statement:

For Immediate Release
October 8, 2008

For Immediate Release
October 6, 2008

At debate today, Sununu reiterated his support for a radical plan to privatize Social Security

(Manchester, NH) - Today at the Business and Industry Association debate at St. Anselm's College, John Sununu reaffirmed his longstanding support for privatizing Social Security, despite the financial crisis that would have wiped out seniors' savings in the recent stock market decline. After reaffirming his support for this dangerous plan, Sununu attempted to distract from his record of trying to force seniors into privatizing their Social Security accounts.

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October 6, 2008

CONTACT:
Kate Bedingfield
603 782 4613 (o)/603 361 8036 (c)/ kbedingfield@jeanneshaheen.org

Caitlin Legacki
603 782 4613 (o)/603 361 9643 (c)/ clegacki@jeanneshaheen.org

IN BIA DEBATE, JOHN SUNUNU EXPRESSES CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY

(Manchester, NH) – In this morning's debate at St. Anselm College, John Sununu expressed his continued support for privatizing Social Security, despite the fact that it would jeopardize the guaranteed retirement benefits of New Hampshire workers and that the turmoil on Wall Street over the past weeks would likely have devastated privatized Social Security funds.

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October 2, 2008

CONTACT:

Kate Bedingfield

603 782 4613 (o)/603 361 8036 (c)/ kbedingfield@jeanneshaheen.org

Caitlin Legacki

603 782 4613 (o)/603 361 9643 (c)/ clegacki@jeanneshaheen.org

JEANNE SHAHEEN DISCUSSES IMPACT OF ECONOMIC CRISIS ON SOCIAL SECURITY, INTRODUCES SOCIAL SECURITY GUARDS

(Manchester, NH) —Today, at events in Nashua, Concord and Lebanon, former Governor and current candidate for U.S. Senate Jeanne Shaheen met with seniors to discuss the impact of the current economic crisis on Social Security and the consequences of privatization, had John Sununu succeeded in privatizing the program.  In the House of Representatives, he co-sponsored legislation that would require workers under 55 to privatize some of their retirement savings and in the Senate, he has proposed three pieces of legislation that would have privatized Social Security.