Bloomberg News reports:
The largest caucus of House Republicans called for an increase in the Social Security retirement age Wednesday, setting up a clash with President Joe Biden over spending on popular entitlement programs.
The Republican Study Committee, which comprises about 80% of House Republicans, called for the Social Security eligibility age to be tied to life expectancy in its fiscal 2025 budget proposal. It also suggests reducing benefits for top earners who aren’t near retirement, including a phase-out of auxiliary benefits for the highest earners.
The proposal sets the stage for an election-year fight with Biden, who accused Republicans of going after popular entitlement programs during his State of the Union address.
Read the full article. Rep. Kevin Hern is the chairman.
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— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) March 20, 2024
Once again Republicans interrupted @POTUS‘ State of the Union address to boo and groan and yell insults at him when he said they want to cut Social Security.
Two weeks later, they unveil a new proposal to cut Social Security: https://t.co/pf93MC6Yc3 https://t.co/3D38x7487p
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) March 20, 2024