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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Cory Booker on Social Security
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn):
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- Raise the cap on Social Security taxes to fund system. (Mar 2019)
- COLA adjustments needed for retirement plans. (Apr 2017)
- Once supported raising retirement age; now opposes it. (Apr 2017)
- Opposes raising the retirement age for several decades. (Aug 2014)
- Don't raise retirement age, except maybe for young workers. (Aug 2013)
- Opposes raising retirement age; expand entitlements. (Aug 2013)
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Barbara Buono on Social Security
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Chris Christie on Social Security
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N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate:
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- Do not prioritize pensions over other critical spending. (Jan 2016)
- Cut benefits for people earning over $80,000. (Oct 2015)
- Increase the retirement age because people living longer. (Oct 2015)
- Save Social Security for those who need it. (Sep 2015)
- Cut Social Security for wealthy, but don't increase taxes. (Aug 2015)
- Raise retirement age 2 years, phased in over 25 years. (Aug 2015)
- The Trust Fund is filled with IOUs: we've been lied to. (Aug 2015)
- National entitlements reform package including means-testing. (Jun 2015)
- State pensions cut by $120B; but $90B still to go. (Jan 2015)
- Pension reform: raise retirement age, suspend COLAs. (Jan 2013)
- We're in trouble due to overspending on entitlement programs. (Jun 2011)
- Raise the retirement age, and limit COLA, for state workers. (Jan 2011)
- Close deficit in state retirement fund over next 7 years. (Jul 2010)
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Jack Ciattarelli on Social Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Limit retirement pensions for public retirees. (Jan 2017)
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Kim Guadagno on Social Security
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Seth Kaper-Dale on Social Security
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Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor:
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- State must ensure senior care. (Aug 2017)
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Phil Murphy on Social Security
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Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender:
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- Divest NJ pension fund from private equity. (Jun 2017)
- Evaluate state pension system for growing unfunded liability. (Sep 2016)
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Joe Rullo on Social Security
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Hirsh Singh on Social Security
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Doug Steinhardt on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew):
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John Wisniewski on Social Security
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Senate:
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Jeff Bell on Social Security
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Structure is good but we have to make adjustments. (Aug 2014)
- No means testing or other confiscatory schemes. (Jul 2014)
- Cut payroll tax rate to reduce baby boom deficit. (Jul 2014)
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Cory Booker on Social Security
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn):
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- Raise the cap on Social Security taxes to fund system. (Mar 2019)
- COLA adjustments needed for retirement plans. (Apr 2017)
- Once supported raising retirement age; now opposes it. (Apr 2017)
- Opposes raising the retirement age for several decades. (Aug 2014)
- Don't raise retirement age, except maybe for young workers. (Aug 2013)
- Opposes raising retirement age; expand entitlements. (Aug 2013)
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Jeff Chiesa on Social Security
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| Republican Appointee:
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Rush Holt on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-12):
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- 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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 96% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Bob Hugin on Social Security
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Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator:
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- Blasts opponent for voting to raise taxes on Social Security. (May 2018)
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Steve Lonegan on Social Security
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Rik Mehta on Social Security
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| Republican Senate Nominee:
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Stuart Meissner on Social Security
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Robert Menendez on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13):
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- Opposes privatization of Social Security. (Oct 2018)
- At forefront of fighting privatizing our “sacred compact”. (Sep 2006)
- Opposes privatization and fought Bush’s privatization scheme. (Sep 2006)
- Against privatization; but says Kean has voted for it. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 90% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Frank Pallone on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-6):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Rich Pezzullo on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew):
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Murray Sabrin on Social Security
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Social Security is a Ponzi scheme: Bernie Madoff on steroids. (Aug 2010)
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Hirsh Singh on Social Security
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Bonnie Watson Coleman on Social Security
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Democratic House Member (District 12):
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- Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Rodney Frelinghuysen on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NJ-11):
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- 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)
- Rated 9% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
- Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
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Scott Garrett on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NJ-5):
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- Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 6% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Josh Gottheimer on Social Security
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Oppose any attempt to privatize or cut benefits. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes diverting some FICA into personal accounts. (Nov 2016)
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Andy Kim on Social Security
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Supports Social Security and its role for the elderly. (Aug 2018)
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Leonard Lance on Social Security
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Republican (District 7):
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- Rated 10% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Frank LoBiondo on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NJ-2):
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- 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)
- Rated 25% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Tom MacArthur on Social Security
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Protect our promise, but strengthen program for future. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Tom Malinowski on Social Security
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Subject earnings above $400,000 to the payroll tax. (May 2019)
- Protect Social Security and Medicare. (Oct 2018)
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Robert Menendez on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13):
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- Opposes privatization of Social Security. (Oct 2018)
- At forefront of fighting privatizing our “sacred compact”. (Sep 2006)
- Opposes privatization and fought Bush’s privatization scheme. (Sep 2006)
- Against privatization; but says Kean has voted for it. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 90% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Donald Norcross on Social Security
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Honor our commitments to seniors, and add tax incentives. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Frank Pallone on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-6):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Bill Pascrell on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-8):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
- Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Donald Payne Jr. on Social Security
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Democrat (District 10):
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- No privatized options for Social Security or Medicare. (Nov 2012)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
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Mikie Sherrill on Social Security
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Oppose all efforts to privatize Social Security and Medicare. (Apr 2020)
- Preserve Social Security and Medicare. (Oct 2018)
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Albio Sires on Social Security
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Democrat:
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- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 99% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Christopher Smith on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NJ-4):
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- 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)
- Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)
- Invest surplus Trust Fund in market certificates. (Jan 2003)
- Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Jeff Van Drew on Social Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Must not privatize Social Security and Medicare. (Dec 2018)
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Richard Codey on Social Security
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| Democratic NJ Governor:
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Jon Corzine on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator (NJ):
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- ASPIRE: America Saves for Personal Investment & Retirement. (Apr 2006)
- Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Sep 2000)
- Commit funds to secure Medicare & Soc. Sec. “absolutely”. (Sep 2000)
- 15% government investment in equities; no privatization. (Sep 2000)
- No privatization; government invests in market. (Feb 2000)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Chris Daggett on Social Security
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Steve Fulop on Social Security
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Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Keep our promises: made city pension system more secure. (Nov 2015)
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Ray Lesniak on Social Security
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Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Close deficit in state retirement fund over next 7 years. (Mar 2010)
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Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Social Security
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Rob Andrews on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-1):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 97% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Rush Holt on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-12):
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- 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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 96% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Jon Runyan on Social Security
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Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3):
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- No privatization; no raising retirement age. (Nov 2010)
- Rated 13% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Donny DiFrancesco on Social Security
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Former Republican Governor (2001):
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- Reduce taxes on retiree earnings & benefits. (Dec 2000)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Thomas Kean on Social Security
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Jim McGreevey on Social Security
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Bret Schundler on Social Security
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| Republican 2000 Candidate:
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Bill Bradley on Social Security
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2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President:
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- Growing economy preserves trust fund best. (May 1999)
- Budget surplus is a fiction; separate social security. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
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Douglas Forrester on Social Security
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2002 Republican Challenger for Senate (NJ):
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- Guarantee S.S. payments, and stop taxing them. (Sep 2002)
- Safeguard Social Security by giving workers some control. (Jun 2002)
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Bob Torricelli on Social Security
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Former Democratic Senator:
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- Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
- Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
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John Adler on Social Security
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 3):
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- by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Oct 2008)
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Rob Andrews on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-1):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 97% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Richard Codey on Social Security
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Jon Corzine on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator (NJ):
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- ASPIRE: America Saves for Personal Investment & Retirement. (Apr 2006)
- Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Sep 2000)
- Commit funds to secure Medicare & Soc. Sec. “absolutely”. (Sep 2000)
- 15% government investment in equities; no privatization. (Sep 2000)
- No privatization; government invests in market. (Feb 2000)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Anne Evans Estabrook on Social Security
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Mike Ferguson on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NJ-7):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Robert Franks on Social Security
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Republican (District 7):
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- 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)
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Social Security
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Republican challenger:
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- No privatization; but bipartisan cooperation needed. (Sep 2006)
- Opposes both privatization and raising seniors’ taxes. (Sep 2006)
- Against privatization; but says Menendez has supported it. (Sep 2006)
- Expand options for personal retirement planning. (May 2006)
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Frank Lautenberg on Social Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (NJ):
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- Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
- Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
- Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
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Ian Linker on Social Security
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Bill Pascrell on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-8):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
- Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Donald Payne on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-10):
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- Voted NO on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Exclude Medicare and Social Security from deficit reduction. (Aug 2011)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Donald Payne on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-10):
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- Voted NO on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Exclude Medicare and Social Security from deficit reduction. (Aug 2011)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Joe Pennacchio on Social Security
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Marge Roukema on Social Security
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Republican (District 5):
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- 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)
- Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
- Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
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Jim Saxton on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NJ-3):
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- 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)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Gwen Diakos on Social Security
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Social Security
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Republican challenger:
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- No privatization; but bipartisan cooperation needed. (Sep 2006)
- Opposes both privatization and raising seniors’ taxes. (Sep 2006)
- Against privatization; but says Menendez has supported it. (Sep 2006)
- Expand options for personal retirement planning. (May 2006)
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Joe Kyrillos on Social Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Raise retirement age & reduce increases for those under 55. (Sep 2012)
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Rik Mehta on Social Security
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Steven Rothman on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (NJ-9):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
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Dick Zimmer on Social Security
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