Withdrawn / Thompson on Social Security
Words: Thompson supports a partial privatization of Social Security and feels we should explore current recipients sacrificing some of their benefits for future generations. He supports raising the eligibility age and employing means testing for Medicare deductibles.
Actions: Thompson voted FOR deducting Social Security payments on income taxes (1996), FOR allowing personal retirement accounts (1998), FOR allowing Roth IRAs for retirees (1998), and FOR a Social Security lockbox and limiting the national debt (1999).
