Cassidy alleges Biden ignored meeting requests on Social Security in testy exchange

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Cassidy made the claim when he was questioning Janet Yellen (Treasury Secretary) about Biden’s lack of plans for Social Security. Biden’s $6.9 Trillion budget proposal included a number of tax increases. Yellen stated that Biden is not a good choice. “stands ready to work with Congress” The Senate Committee on Finance heard the issue.

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“That’s a lie because when a bipartisan group of senators has repeatedly requested to meet with him about Social [Security] so that somebody who is a current beneficiary will not see her benefits cut by 24%, we have not heard anything on our request,” Cassidy was back. “We have made multiple requests to meet with the president.”

Biden has repeatedly criticized Republicans over Social Security and suggested that they want to reduce funding for the program. For example, Biden insists that he gave his State of the Union address. “some Republicans” You want “Medicare and Social Security to sunset.”

Cassidy countered, saying that Biden had not provided a plan for Social Security in his budget. This measure is dead upon its arrival in Congress.

“Of the 4.5 trillion in taxes he has proposed, not a dime is going to shore up Social Security,” According to the senator of Louisiana, “Now, this is incredibly worrisome from a president who should be sympathetic with someone, who under current law, is going to get a 24% cut.”

“The president is completely committed to protecting seniors who rely on Social Security,” The treasury Secretary stated.

Biden’s budget proposal was roundly denigrated by Republicans. It contains a host of progressive wish list proposals, including a revival for the American Medical Association. “Build Back Better” Agenda items include prescription drug reform, child-care spending, funding for community colleges, and many more. A variety of tax increases, including those on capital gains, billionaires and corporations, would fund the budget.

The White House believes that the budget plan would reduce deficit by $2.9 billion by 2033.

Ron Wyden (D–OR), Chairman of Senate Finance Committee, spoke after the exchange.

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“I would just caution colleagues, we’ve got plenty of differences around here, but accusing witnesses of lying is over the line,” He stated.

“I did not mean that for the madam secretary, who was merely saying that what she’s been told. I’m saying for an empiric observation,” Cassidy said.