Blumenauer to Host Series of Meetings on Future of Social Security

Portland, Ore. – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) will host a series of meetings on the future of Social Security and the impact of President Bush’s privatization proposal throughout the next several weeks. He will also participate in several forums and events sponsored by other organizations, including some college campuses, on the topic of Social Security.

Congress and the President are currently involved in a vigorous public debate about the future of Social Security. The President has made privatization of the Social Security system one of his top priorities. Blumenauer is reaching out to Oregonians to get their opinion on the President’s plan and what should be done, if anything, to ensure the future solvency of Social Security. His office has received 7000 responses to a questionnaire sent out early this year, the vast majority expressing strong opposition to the President’s plan.

Below is a partial list of upcoming Social Security events. For a complete list of Blumenauer’s appearances on Social Security, visit his website at https://blumenauer.house.gov.

February 19          10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon	YWCA Senior Center 600 NE 8th Gresham
February 23 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Hollywood Senior Center 1820 NW 40th Ave. Portland
February 23 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.	PSU Smith Memorial Union Room 238 1825 SW Broadway Portland