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Jon Huntsman on Social Security
Republican UT Governor: Click here for Jon Huntsman on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

UT Senate Debate

Robert Bennett on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator (UT): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Robert Bennett on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Orrin Hatch on Social Security
Republican Sr Senator (UT): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Orrin Hatch on other issues.
  • Consider raising retirement age. (Nov 1999)
  • $792B tax cut does not affect Medicare or Social Security. (Jul 1999)
  • Simplify tax code on retirement & end savings disincentives. (Jun 1999)
  • Preserve Social Security fund in “Lockbox” until needed. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

House:

Rob Bishop on Social Security
Republican Representative (UT-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rob Bishop on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Chris Cannon on Social Security
Republican Representative (UT-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chris Cannon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jim Matheson on Social Security
Democratic Representative (UT-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Matheson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
  • Rated 30% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Merrill Cook on Social Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Merrill Cook on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
James Hansen on Social Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Hansen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Mike Leavitt-Gov on Social Security
Former Republican: Click here for Mike Leavitt-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Olene Walker on Social Security
Former Republican: Click here for Olene Walker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Enid Waldholtz on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Enid Waldholtz on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Paul Van Dam on Social Security
2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Van Dam on other issues.
  • Do not privatize or otherwise compromise Social Security. (Jul 2004)
Pete Ashdown on Social Security
Democratic challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Pete Ashdown on other issues.
  • Opposes using Social Security taxes for private accounts. (Sep 2006)
  • Increase premium caps and end payouts for wealthy. (Jan 2006)
  • Investing Soc.Sec. funds ok in 20s, but need stability later. (Jan 2006)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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