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hgovernick commented on the blog post As AARP Abandons Social Security, It’s Time to Step Up Our Efforts
Who do I believe? The below story from AARP has caused me to wonder if I should research every story behind the many petitions I have signed on behalf of FireDogLake. This from the homepage of AARP:
AARP Has Not Changed Its Position on Social Security
Reaffirms that program must be strengthened to maintain critical benefitsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 17, 2011
Contact: Media Relations
(202) 434-2560AARP Has Not Changed Its Position on Social Security
Reaffirms that program must be strengthened to maintain critical benefits
WASHINGTON – AARP CEO A. Barry Rand offered the following statement in response to inaccurate media stories on the association’s policy on Social Security:
“Let me be clear – AARP is as committed as we’ve ever been to fighting to protect Social Security for today’s seniors and strengthening it for future generations. Contrary to the misleading characterization in a recent media story, AARP has not changed its position on Social Security.
“First, we are currently fighting some proposals in Washington to cut Social Security to reduce a deficit it did not cause. Social Security should not be used as a piggy bank to solve the nation’s deficit. Any changes to this lifeline program should happen in a separate, broader discussion and make retirement more secure for future generations, not less.
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