Bernie Sanders on Campaign Finance

• I helped create the Social Security Caucus. (Nov 2016)
• We have to do better on both SSDI and elder poverty. (Nov 2016)
• Lift cap on wealthy: at $250,000 program lasts 58 years. (Feb 2016)
• Criminal to not have COLA increases for seniors. (Oct 2015)
• Defend against chained CPI, and expand Social Security. (Oct 2015)
• No cuts; no privatization; even to deal with deficit. (Sep 2015)
• Raise the Social Security cap on taxable income. (Aug 2015)
• Strengthen the social safety net, instead of weakening it. (Mar 2015)
• We must strengthen the social safety net, not weaken it. (Jan 2015)
• Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
• Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
• Chairman of the Defend Social Security Caucus. (Jun 2012)
• Most successful Federal program in history of our country. (Dec 2010)
• Payroll tax holiday diverts revenue from Trust Fund. (Dec 2010)
• Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
• Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
• Despite GOP rhetoric, Social Security is NOT going bankrupt. (Sep 2006)
• Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
• Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
• 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)
• It's regressive to increase taxable Social Security income. (Jun 1997)