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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1967

Page

7

Social Security escalator proposal eyed in new Congress

Washington reports a possible automatic cost of living increase in Social Security benefits as a key GOP target. The plan would tie benefit raises to the consumer price index, triggering adjustments every year if inflation stays above set thresholds, with support from Reps. LaGuardia and Byrnes and potential administration backing.

Washington Congress Johnson Kerry Melvin R. Lainding John W. Byrnes Wisconsin

Jevel Plan Critics Clash Over Social Security Guarantees

Advocates insist benefits stay steady under the Baird-Byrnes Laird Byrnes plan while opponents argue tax revenue shifts could hinder increases. Critics cite economic recessions and price changes as challenges to maintaining benefits if Congress alters funding.

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