I believe that social security should be a universal retirement guarantee and not means tested. — Steve Israel
As a result of the current universal benefit, the poverty rate for seniors in america is about — Steve Israel
After 9/11, the businesses in my district and throughout the new york metropolitan area — Steve Israel
For these reasons, women tend to rely more heavily on social security in their retirement than do men. — Steve Israel
Because there still exists a significant pay gap, women tend to earn less than men over — Steve Israel
I believe that as a nation we must have a bipartisan discussion about how to best preserve — Steve Israel
I always try to keep my constituents as up-to-date as possible with what’s going on here in washington. — Steve Israel
It is estimated that raising the retirement age to 70 would cut the shortfall by about 36%. — Steve Israel
Plus, 40% of our debt is owned by foreign interest. I can’t support a plan that passes — Steve Israel
You can be sure that I will always consider how changes to social security will impact — Steve Israel