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“Americans have got to understand that we are paying present-day retirees with the taxes paid by young workers in America today. And that's a disgrace. It's an absolute disgrace, and it's got to be fixed." - John McCain, July 7, 2008 |
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Which domestic campaign issue matters most in '08? |
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Social Security |
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26% | |
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Medicare |
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14% | |
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Prescription Drugs |
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11% | |
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General Health Care |
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35% | |
| Other | ||
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14% | |
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Aug 15, 2008
Social Security Celebrates 73rd Birthday, Alliance Fights for 73 More
From Oregon to Florida, the Alliance celebrated Social Security’s 73rd birthday with 25 grassroots events lauding the program that has kept millions of Americans out of poverty and by promising to continue fighting privatization efforts.
News Item · Alliance for Retired Americans · Aug 15, 2008
Aug 14, 2008
Seniors Honor Social Security, Worry About McCain
25 Grassroots Events Criticize McCain Record,
Laud “One of Our Nation’s Greatest Success Stories”
Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, made the following statement today at a press conference organized by Americans United for Change on the 73rd anniversary of Social Security.
"Retirees have mixed feelings on today’s anniversary.
· Aug 14, 2008
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Which domestic campaign issue matters most in '08? |
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Social Security |
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26% | |
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Medicare |
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14% | |
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Prescription Drugs |
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11% | |
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General Health Care |
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35% | |
| Other | ||
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14% | |
| view survey | ||