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Release February 15, 2005 Contact:
Sara Lang Etheridge Unveils Social Security
Hotline
Lawmaker Urges All North Carolinians to Get Involved in Debate About Social Security RALEIGH - Just days after President Bush visited Raleigh to pitch Social Security privatization, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) unveiled a new tool to help all North Carolinians share their opinions on Social Security reform and privatization. Etheridge unveiled a toll-free Social Security Hotline, 1-888-262-6202, where his constituents can call to share their thoughts and opinions on securing Social Security. Etheridge's hotline will also be available on his website at www.house.gov/etheridge. "Each North Carolina worker pays into Social Security with every
paycheck, and they all deserve to be heard in this debate about Social
Security," Etheridge said. "That's why I am proud to unveil
this Social Security Hotline so that my constituents can register their
thoughts and opinions about saving Social Security. I hope we can all
work together to secure Social Security for the long haul." In 2005, more than 47 million Americans, including 97,612 people in the 2nd Congressional District, will receive nearly $510 billion in Social Security benefits. The average benefit for a retired worker is $950 a month. For nearly two-thirds of retirees, Social Security provides more than half their income. In addition, Social Security provides assistance to more than 6 million disabled workers, nearly 5 million widows and 4 million children. |
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