From Social Security Works We need to know where everyone stands. Have you felt the shift within the Democratic Party? Not long ago, in fact as recently as 2013, many Democrats including President Obama indicated a willingness to cut Social Security benefits. But things are changing quickly in Washington. Just before Congress left on their holiday recess, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) joined forces with Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) to introduce … Continue reading →
Journal editorial board Senior citizens, a bedrock of our country, deserve our respect and support. But local governments nationwide are facing a big challenge: meeting, with limited money, the needs of this growing population of senior taxpayers. A situation in Davie County underscores the problem. Davie must balance meeting the needs of seniors with a full plate of other items, most notably, the costs of building a new high school. … Continue reading →
For years, Duke Energy’s Asheville coal plant has been emitting unsafe levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2), a lung irritant that triggers asthma attacks and airway constrictions. The WNC Regional Air Quality Agency is proposing a new pollution permit that keeps the same inadequate requirements. Tell the Agency that Duke Energy’s Asheville coal plant must meet federal standards to protect the public’s health. We want clean air in Western North Carolina … Continue reading →
Regardless of what the CATO Institute (formerly the Koch Brothers Foundation) and the Heritage Foundation say: Social Security is Fully Affordable In 2015 Social Security was 4.94% of GDP. In 2035 it will be 6.16% of GDP (all boomers over age 71). In 2085 it will be 6.08% of GDP. Source: Social Security Actuaries 2014 Comparing Apples to Apples Many nations spend much more than the United States on … Continue reading →
“What’s ironic is that as time progressed and regular workers had less bargaining power, less presence in the modern firm, is that this plan that was really built to supplement the retirement accounts for the higher-paid workers became the only vehicle in which lower-paid workers could save for their retirement. “So the structure was always set up against lower-paid or middle-class workers from the very beginning, because it was never … Continue reading →
Norma and I attended the Mother Earht News Event at the Ag. Center on Fleacher Rd. across from the Asheville Airport. It is two days of events and was well attended Sat. with lots of kids..Lots of food venders and much to see. We had a great time. Asheville Progressive.com
Dear Barbara, Five liquefied natural gas export terminals are proposed for the Port of Brownsville, near Port Isabel. These facilities would refine and liquefy natural gas from the Eagle Ford fracking fields and export it to Asia and Europe. Join us Monday evening for a presentation on the impacts these industrial facilities could have on the environment and economy of the Rio Grande Valley and on the health of the … Continue reading →
By Chris Fitzsimon One of the biggest problems with the so-called Carolina Comeback frequently touted by Governor Pat McCrory and state legislative leaders is that it is leaving thousands of North Carolina workers behind— and not just the ones who are unable to find a job and are no longer counted when the often-cited unemployment rate is calculated. Many people lucky enough to have jobs are earning less. That is … Continue reading →
How to extend Social Security and pay for the All Generation Plan from Social Security Works. 44 Democratic US Senators voted for extending Social Security while ZERO Republicans voted for expanding Social Security. Democrats have a plan to extend Social Security and pay for the All Generation Plan from Social Security Works., with a set of proposed funding mechanisms that includes a financial transaction tax, a small increase in the … Continue reading →
Taxes are the price we pay for living in a civilized society! Ashevilleprogressive.com