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Zach Wahls: “I was very proud earlier this year to release my Keep the…”

Featuring: Zach Wahls, Democratic | Iowa Senate, District 43

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And we can make sure that we give an actual tax relief to working class and middle class Iowans earning less than $150,000 a year. We also have to protect Social Security. I was very proud earlier this year to release my Keep the Promise act, which would scrap the cap on the income that is paid for wealthiest people in our society. It would make sure that we have to reverse the cuts that Ashley Hinson voted for for Social Security. And with those two things, we can extend the lifetime of Social Security's trust for many, many, many decades to come. (20:38–20:48)

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Asserts the introduction of the Keep the Promise act to remove the income cap for Social Security contributions.

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