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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-08-04

NEWS: Sanders Warns Democrats: Don’t Open Back Door for Republicans to Cut Social Security

Bernard Sanders
Bernard Sanders
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This press release from Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT) was published on 2026-08-04 and titled "NEWS: Sanders Warns Democrats: Don’t Open Back Door for Republicans to Cut Social Security".

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NEWS: Sanders Warns Democrats: Don’t Open Back Door for Republicans to Cut Social Security

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 — After the Social Security Administration warned that 70 million Americans will have their benefits cut by 2032 unless Congress takes action, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today called on Senate Democrats to strongly oppose the PROMISE Act — legislation allowing congressional Republicans to slash or privatize Social Security through an unelected commission. Sanders instead [ ] The post NEWS: Sanders Warns Democrats: Don’t Open Back Door for Republicans to Cut Social Security appeared first on Senator Bernie Sanders .
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