Protecting Social Security: Let's Tell The Deficit Commission Not to Slash Entitlements

Earlier today I sent a letter to the White House, signed by myself and Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair Lynn Woolsey, making it clear that we will stand against any potential cuts to Social Security benefits. Whether they come from the president's debt commission or from members of Congress, any proposals to reduce entitlement benefits -- one of the most fundamental bonds between the American people and the federal government -- will be dead on arrival in the House of Representatives.