Pine State News

Congressman Jared Golden, who represents Maine's 2nd district, shared a series of tweets on January 31, 2025, addressing key issues related to domestic manufacturing and Social Security. Golden, serving in Congress since 2019 after replacing Bruce Poliquin, has been vocal about his economic policies and support for public workers' benefits.

On January 31, 2025, Congressman Jared Golden emphasized his support for tariffs as a means to boost domestic manufacturing. He stated that this approach is based on "the consensus that it’ll unleash domestic manufacturing — and my desire to create an economy that’s built *for* American workers." He acknowledged the coverage from Semafor with thanks. The original tweet can be found here.

Later that day, he directed those affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) penalties to a new resource from the Social Security Administration (SSA). His tweet advised checking out "the SSA's new webpage for more information and future updates," which can be accessed here.

Additionally, Golden commemorated the issuance of the first Social Security check to Ida May Fuller 85 years ago. Reflecting on the program's history of aiding Americans in building stable futures, he praised the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act for ensuring public workers receive equal access to these benefits. The original post is available here.