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Bluenorthwest

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1. Gee my 'reps' are opposed to Obama's plans.

Reply to dkf (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 11:08 AM

Apr 2013

Merkley Statement on Social Security Cuts
December 18, 2012

Washington, DC- Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after reports that a new index for Social Security called "chained CPI" could be included in a fiscal cliff deal.

“We had an election, and the voters sent a message to Congress to focus on jobs and fairness -- not cutting benefits for people who have worked all their lives and are now making ends meet on fixed incomes. The formula we use to adjust cost-of-living changes for seniors needs to reflect the real costs they face, not the budgetary fantasies of Washington.”
http://www.merkley.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=072a3d3c-6586-4fdf-b037-fa3432a760f5

Obama ran on lifting the cap on contributions, he's the only person I voted for that has forgotten that.

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Instead of complaining about chained CPI, why not recommend to your reps a solvency option for SS [View all] dkf Apr 2013 OP

Gee my 'reps' are opposed to Obama's plans. Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #1

It's simple Glitterati Apr 2013 #2

Tansaction tax Skink Apr 2013 #3

Because they only listen to those who can write a big campaign donation check Fumesucker Apr 2013 #4