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The Social Security system provides income critical to the livelihood of America’s seniors.  However, in many ways, the system is outdated and unfair.  Constituents often express their frustration with their Social Security benefits and trying to maneuver through the massive bureaucracy for relief.  Much has changed since the program was created over 70 years ago and it is my duty to ensure that promises made are promises kept.  Instead of simply continuing with temporary patches to stave off short-term problems or increasing taxes to address the imminent funding shortfalls, now is the time for Congress to make the difficult decisions necessary to securing the viability of the program for the retirees of today and tomorrow.  That’s why I support comprehensive Social Security reform which guarantees people the money they paid into the system instead of continuing to allow the government to squander the money on unrelated priorities.  Retirees of today and tomorrow deserve to know that their benefits are secure rather than being subject to the political whims of the day.

Social Security Related Documents:

Fixing Social Security and Medicare before time runs out Foxx Report (February 1, 2010)
Foxx asks North Carolina Attorney General to investigate bogus Social Security mailer (Press Release) March 17, 2009

Social Security Related Links:

U.S. Social Security Administration The U.S. Social Security Administration strives to advance the economic security of the nation's people through compassionate and vigilant leadership in shaping and managing America's Social Security programs.
Administration on Aging A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services A division of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
Social Security Office Locator Find the local Social Security office near you.
SocialSecurity.org A Project on Social Security Choice.
For Our Grandchildren A Social Security Education Project.
Do Members of Congress Pay Social Security Taxes? Fact of Fiction
Help For Seniors section on the Foxx website, a resource for Seniors of the Fifth District.

Social Security Related Legislation:

H.R. 107: Securing Medicare and Retirement for Tomorrow Act (original cosponsor)
H.R. 235: Social Security Fairness Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 322: Social Security Earnings Test Repeal Act  (cosponsor)
H.R. 1067: Notch Fairness Act (cosponsor)
H.R. 1519: Social Security Benefits Tax Relief Act (cosponsor)  


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