Washington, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson issued the following press release:
East Hartford, CT - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the growing number of Republican lawmakers joining Democrats' call to protect Social Security from cuts by lifting the payroll cap, so the wealthy pay their fair share into the system.
"As automatic benefit cuts to Social Security move closer than ever-with the average retiree slated to lose $500/month in benefits by 2032-I applaud the growing number of my Republican colleagues joining our call to lift the cap," said Larson. "For years, the only plan put forward by leading Republicans has been raising the retirement age, which would amount to a more tha...