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E. STANLEY KROENKE

Rick Scott Issues Social Security Warning: 'Have To Get Something Done'


Published on 2025-03-08 09:00:40 - Newsweek
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  • Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott has issued a warning on the solvency of Social Security and other programs, saying that Congress is going to have "to do this" in a discussion on overall government spending cuts and adding that he is "optimistic" about getting things done.

The article from Newsweek discusses Senator Rick Scott's proposal to sunset all federal legislation, including Social Security and Medicare, every five years, which has sparked significant controversy. Critics, including President Joe Biden and other Democrats, have accused Republicans of planning to cut these essential programs, despite assurances from some Republicans like Mitch McConnell that there are no plans to alter these benefits. The debate intensified after Biden highlighted the issue in his State of the Union address, leading to a public dispute where Scott defended his plan, arguing it was about reviewing and potentially reauthorizing these programs, not automatically cutting them. This has led to a broader discussion on the future of Social Security and Medicare, with fears among Democrats that such proposals could lead to reductions in benefits for millions of Americans.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
[ https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-cut-social-security-rick-scott-2041069 ]