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Will Grace
years ideas safety
For people who have for been putting their hard-earned money into the system for years, the president's idea would replace their safety net with a risky gamble with no assurance of a stable return of investment.
past years gamer
We must work to stabilize Social Security. We must not gamble with our nation's social insurance program, one of our most popular and effective federal programs that has remained dependable and stable for the past 70 years.
investing criticize investors
I am not criticizing investing in the stock market; I am an investor.
able reform social
Even without reforms, the Social Security fund will be able to meet 100 percent of its obligations until 2042.
years demise social
Social Security has been effective for 70 years; prior predictions of its demise have been totally overstated.
needs reform social
There is a need for Social Security reform to ensure its stability, and Congress must act.
retirement roles benefits
Because Social Security is specifically designed to boost the retirement income of low earners with a progressive benefit formula, the program has played an enormous and necessary role in keeping Latinas out of poverty.
aggravation benefits investment
If Congress doesn't raise taxes, you cannot get a private investment account without forgoing a portion, possibly all, of your guaranteed benefit check.
past insomnia president
President Bush has consistently used rhetoric, and that is not convincing given his past record.
done bills needs
We must take the time to do what needs to be done now, what is right, instead of passing a bad bill.
fall sky doubt
The president's claim that Social Security is going broke is misleading at best. The sky is not falling, although there is no doubt that the system needs to be strengthened.
security-systems community important
Our Hispanic community needs to understand how important the Social Security system is for not only its retired citizens, but also its disabled workers.
jobs groups latino
Latinos are disproportionately more likely to be injured on the job than other ethnic groups.
men years white
Latinas' life expectancies are relatively long. When a current retiree hits 65 and begins receiving her benefit check, she can expect to live another 22 years. That life expectancy is higher than white women or men.