State of West Virginia Archives: on Social Security

Ron Stollings: Stop Looting American Pensions

Urging the U.S. Senate to support the Stop Looting American Pensions (SLAP) Act.
• Whereas, 10.6 million hardworking men and women put a portion of their paycheck into a pension account every pay period with the expectation that it will be there when they retire; and
• Whereas, Numerous investment firms have manipulated sections of the bankruptcy code to maximize profits by reducing health benefits, slashing pensions, and selling off a company's most valuable assets; and
• Whereas, the SLAP Act will increase bankruptcy priority for wages, allow the Pension Benefits Guaranty Corporation to perfect liens in bankruptcy, and mandate that a company must continue to make its minimum funding contributions towards its pension plan regardless of declaring bankruptcy; and
• Resolved by the Senate: That the Senate hereby urges support of the SLAP Act, as introduced on October 30, 2019. Source: Billtrack50.com on W.V. voting record WV SR74 Mar 7, 2020

  Jim Justice: Signs law phasing out tax on Social Security for most

  Starting in the 2020 tax year, most citizens across West Virginia will begin to see an elimination on their social security tax. This is after Justice signed House Bill 2001, which exempts Social Security benefits from personal income taxes in a three-year phase-in. Starting with a person's 2019 taxes, the tax will be eliminated by 35 percent in the first year, increasing to 65 percent the following year and to the full 100 percent in the third year. Source: W.V. MetroNews on 2020 West Virginia gubernatorial race Mar 28, 2019

  Patrick Morrisey: Keep solemn promise made to our seniors

  Our country made a solemn promise to our seniors, and we must do everything to keep that promise. While it's important to consider reforms to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent, we should not make changes that would negatively impact retirees or those nearing retirement.

  During his tenure as Attorney General, Morrisey stood strong for seniors, working to protect them from scams and consumer fraud. As U.S. Senator, Patrick Morrisey will look out for seniors and veterans and target government resources to those who need it most--this includes the many low-income West Virginians on fixed incomes who cannot afford changes to their retirement plans when they are enjoying their golden years.

  Source: 2018 W.V. Senatorial campaign website PatrickMorrisey.com Feb 22, 2018

  Evan Jenkins: Oppose privatizing Social Security or Medicare.

  We must always keep our promises to the American people. Among those obligations is to protect and preserve Social Security and Medicare for all seniors. Proudly, a significant portion of our population are seniors and we have an obligation to ensure they have the benefits now and in the future that they have paid for and deserve. Every American worker is putting aside money for their eventual retirement, an investment we must honor and a benefit we must ensure.

  Because of the need to keep these obligations to workers and seniors, I have opposed privatizing Social Security or Medicare. But I haven't just said these things, I've taken action by sponsoring legislation in the WV legislature opposing the privatization of Social Security. During my legislative career I have supported bills which would reduce the cost of prescription drugs and to lower property taxes for seniors.

  Source: 2014 W.V. House campaign website, EvanJenkins.com Nov 4, 2014

  John Buckley: Allow investing retirement dollars in private accounts

  Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Privatize Social Security"?

  A: Support. Yes, I would allow younger workers the option of investing their retirement dollars in private accounts, affording them much more of a return on investment and greater individual control over their retirement options.

  Source: Email interview on 2014 W.V. Senate race with OnTheIssues Sep 5, 2014

  The above quotations are from State of West Virginia Politicians: Archives. Click here for definitions & background information on Social Security. Click here for other issues (main summary page).
  2020 Presidential contenders on Social Security:
  	Democrats running for President: Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO) V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE) Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC) Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT) Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN) Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ) Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX) Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI) Rep.John Delaney (D-MD) Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA) Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT) CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA) Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Marianne Williamson (D-CA) CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY) 2020 Third Party Candidates: Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI) CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV) Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI) Howie Hawkins (G-NY) Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM) Howard Schultz(I-WA) Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN)	Republicans running for President: Sen.Ted Cruz(R-TX) Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD) Gov.John Kasich(R-OH) V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN) Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC) Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY) Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL) Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY) 2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates: Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA) Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC) Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK) Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA) Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO) Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA) Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL) Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA) Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX) Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA) Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA) Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
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