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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 09:17 PM
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What's wrong with the Dems? I just got this e-mail as if we are all
invisible. The Night before Jan 6 baaaaad timing!

Take Action to Protect Social Security: Write a Letter to the Editor

Yesterday marked the beginning of the George W. Bush plan to dismantle Social Security.

The administration floated a proposal to cut benefits to future retirees by changing the way those benefits are calculated. Instead of fairly matching Social Security benefits to changing wage levels -- as has been the case for the past 30 years -- Bush wants to suddenly shift course and tie Social Security to an inflation index.

Since inflation grows at a much slower rate than wages, this proposal would significantly cut benefits for all working Americans. And these cuts are guaranteed -- whether you opt in to the Bush plan or not.

and on and on
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pinto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-05-05 09:29 PM
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1. Social Security change is a guaranteed agenda in the Rep. Congress. n/t
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