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hay rick

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20. Neither of the above.

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 11:27 PM

Apr 2013

I'm surprised to see the 1% increase in payroll tax included in Rubin's plan. I don't see any reference to increasing the payroll tax at his web site- not that I read everything there.

Harkin's plan sounds better until you follow the link and read further, coming to this:

USA Retirement Funds would be privately-run, licensed, and regulated retirement plans. Each USA Retirement Fund would be overseen by a board of trustees consisting of qualified employee, retiree, and employer representatives. The trustees would act as fiduciaries and be required to act prudently and in the best interests of plan participants and beneficiaries. The assets held by each USA Retirement Fund would be pooled and professionally managed.

Sounds like a Pete Peterson plan in sheep's clothing.

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Done! Cleita Apr 2013 #1

While I agree ProSense Apr 2013 #2

At last, something we agree on! ljm2002 Apr 2013 #6

Neither of the above. hay rick Apr 2013 #20

No, ProSense Apr 2013 #21

I stand corrected. hay rick Apr 2013 #30

Done! forestpath Apr 2013 #3

Why is Obama ignoring the will of the majority bjobotts Apr 2013 #25

Because the 1% have all the money. forestpath Apr 2013 #27

I will support this effort but think it will not affect Obama who has clearly made up his mind. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #4

He can't be concerned about our retirements when he has to make sure his own is secure. dflprincess Apr 2013 #11

Point well taken .. but we have to fight very hard .. and speak very loud .. hit the streets of DC YOHABLO Apr 2013 #13

We need to think very hard about who we will run in 2016. The ruling elite are going to rhett o rick Apr 2013 #22

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Signatures have increased from 155,067 to 163,194 in the last 71 minutes. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2013 #9

that's badass. By monday, the White House will have to adress this concern among the base. Volaris Apr 2013 #14

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Signatures now at 175,169. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2013 #33

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