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Jones and Tuberville clash over retirement security while Alabama weighs congressional control, research investment, regional inequality and renewed grocery taxes.
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- Economy
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- Opinion
Social Security stories
Elections
Doug Jones challenged the senator’s promises, casting retirement benefits as an early flashpoint in Alabama’s 2026 governor’s race.
Elections
The Democratic nominee warned Tuberville’s stance could threaten Alabama retirees, invoking Social Security’s anniversary and the senator’s past business controversy.
Elections
The Democratic candidate highlighted Tuberville’s own benefits and past fraud-linked business dealings.
Congress
During Democrats’ Save Social Security Day of Action, Sewell plans to sound the alarm on attacks on Social Security and the need to protect...
Congress
"It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said.
News
The move, one of countless cuts being made by Musk and DOGE since President Donald Trump's return to office, has elicited outrage from Democrats.
Congress
The Clergy Act would provide clergy members with a re-enrollment window during which they can opt back into Social Security coverage.
National
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable.
Congress
The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security.