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Robert Oak Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 03:33 PM
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Bush media blitz to change social security (now, considering)
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White House may tie increases to inflation, not wages, which could lower payouts; ad blitz to begin.


WASHINGTON (CNN) - As part of its effort to reform Social Security, the White House is seriously considering changing the way benefits are calculated, a shift that could mean lower benefits for future retirees.

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http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/04/news/economy/social_security/index.htm?cnn=yes

Charming: They take my job overseas and people vote for them. They take my retirement and people vote for them. Republicans: Determined to reduce us to poverty no matter what the cost.
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Wisc Badger Donating Member (317 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 03:42 PM
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1. It is already underway
check out a commentary in today's NYT by David Brock. I strongly disagree with him BTW!:puke:
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cosmicaug Donating Member (676 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 04:32 PM
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2. But, but,...
But,.. but,... but the Republicans said they weren't going to be lowering any benefits!
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