Senators Defend Social Security

In April, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) led a rally to protect Social Security from deficit hawks who want to cut benefits. He was joined by fellow U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Al Franken (D-MN), Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), as well as a dozen average Americans who discussed the importance of Social Security in their lives. More than 400 people attended the rally, including more than 100 AFSCME retirees.