Tweet - "Social Security is a sacred trust--a promise that if you work hard, you'll be able to retire with dignity. But too many Americans are afraid what they paid in won't be there for them--or won't be enough. I'll make strengthening Social Security a priority."

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"Social Security is a sacred trust--a promise that if you work hard, you'll be able to retire with dignity. But too many Americans are afraid what they paid in won't be there for them--or won't be enough. I'll make strengthening Social Security a priority.

An innovative part of the plan is the Caregiver Credit to reduce the gender and racial gaps that exist in Social Security. It would ensure Americans caring for a child, or a family member who needs help, receive a credit equal to 50% of the avg. earnings of a full-time worker.'

The current system is outdated--and that holds too many Americans back. That's why our plan will also ensure Social Security reflects the diversity of households across the country so we can more effectively support same-sex households and families with multiple breadwinners.

Building on my work in Congress, the plan also protects the program American workers have paid into while increasing its benefits and safeguarding Social Security for future generations by ensuring the wealthiest in this country finally pay their fair share.

Americans are afraid Social Security won't provide them with the support they'll need. And who could blame them when Trump and Republicans in Congress have proposed cutting the program? We're going to protect it once and for all. Read the plan:"

@BetoORourke

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