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Linda Lingle on Social Security

Republican Governor (HI): Click here for Linda Lingle on other issues.

No stance on record.

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Daniel Akaka on Social Security

Democratic Jr Senator (HI): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Akaka on other issues.

Social Security privatization is a risky investment scheme. (Aug 2006)
Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Daniel Inouye on Social Security

Democratic Sr Senator (HI): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Inouye on other issues.

Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
Voted NO on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
Rated 89% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

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Neil Abercrombie on Social Security

Democratic Representative (HI-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Neil Abercrombie on other issues.

Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Mazie Hirono on Social Security

Democrat: Click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.

No stance on record.

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Ed Case on Social Security

Democrat (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Case on other issues.

Oppose Social Security privatization, lockbox the trust fund. (Aug 2006)
Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
Rated 80% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Patsy Mink on Social Security

Democrat (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Patsy Mink on other issues.

Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)

Ben Cayetano on Social Security

Former Democratic: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Cayetano on other issues.

Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)

Cam Cavasso on Social Security

2004 former Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cam Cavasso on other issues.

Let individuals control accounts privately. (Aug 2004)

Ed Case on Social Security

Democratic challenger; U.S. Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Case on other issues.

Oppose Social Security privatization, lockbox the trust fund. (Aug 2006)
Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
Rated 80% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Cynthia Thielen on Social Security

Republican Challenger: Click here for Cynthia Thielen on other issues.

No stance on record.

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