Rep. Fedorchak Vows to Protect Social Security During Virtual Town Hall

U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D.  (Screenshot from Fedorchak website via the North Dakota Monitor)

(By: Michael Achterling . North Dakota Monitor) –  North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak told tele-town hall attendees Tuesday that Social Security benefits will not be cut as part of a budget proposal in the U.S. House.

The virtual event was the first forum open to the general public Fedorchak has hosted for constituents since being elected in November.

“Social Security is not being cut. It’s not on the table for any cuts at all,” Fedorchak said. “I want to work my time as your representative in Congress to ensure that we reform these programs so they are available for the long term to the people who have paid into them and to the people who deserve to have them.”

A statement from the Democratic-NPL Party noted that Fedorchak did not address reports of Department of Government Efficiency plans to close Social Security field offices or cut phone support. The Minot Social Security field office is among federal leases listed for potential cancellation, The Associated Press reported.

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