Even without reforms, the Social Security fund will be able to meet 100 percent of its obligations until 2042. Grace Napolitano fundmeetobligation Change image and share on social
We must take the time to do what needs to be done now, what is right, instead of passing a bad bill. Grace Napolitano badbillpass Change image and share on social
Because of their low earnings and family obligations, Latinas would not be putting much money into private investment accounts. An average Latina could wind up losing thousands of dollars under this proposal. Grace Napolitano accountaveragedollar share on social
If Congress doesn't raise taxes, you cannot get a private investment account without forgoing a portion, possibly all, of your guaranteed benefit check. Grace Napolitano accountbenefitcheck Change image and share on social
There is a need for Social Security reform to ensure its stability, and Congress must act. Grace Napolitano actcongressensure Change image and share on social
For people who have for been putting their hard-earned money into the system for years, the president's idea would replace their safety net with a risky gamble with no assurance of a stable return of investment. Grace Napolitano assuranceearngamble share on social
Our political leaders must be honest and forthcoming with data that will allow citizens to use facts and figures to judge for themselves what state Social Security is in. Grace Napolitano citizendatumfact Change image and share on social
Because Social Security is specifically designed to boost the retirement income of low earners with a progressive benefit formula, the program has played an enormous and necessary role in keeping Latinas out of poverty. Grace Napolitano benefitboostdesign share on social
I am not criticizing investing in the stock market; I am an investor. Grace Napolitano criticizeinvestinvestor Change image and share on social
We are still waiting for the president to introduce a concrete plan. He has just hinted at what he is thinking about doing, but no one has seen a proposal. Grace Napolitano concretehintintroduce Change image and share on social