Goldman Sachs Advisor Promises ‘Financial Support’ To Candidates Who Support Cutting Social Security

[Report1212]

But the second part of what Gregg said is more interesting. He is openly saying that his group will provide “financial support” for lawmakers who want to cut Social Security and Medicare benefits. That’s a monetary incentive to Members of Congress.

And who is Gregg, exactly? Bloomberg correctly identifies him as a former senator, but doesn’t note his day job. Gregg was named an “international advisor” to Goldman Sachs in early 2011, shortly after leaving the Senate (where, coincidentally, he spent his last days trying to derail financial reform legislation).

Read more: http://boldprogressives.org/goldman-sachs-advisor-promises-financial-help-to-candidates-who-support-cutting-social-security/

[EC]

1. Wasn't he on Eskin-Bowles committee too? n/t

[upi402]

3. National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

judd gregg
R from NH

[Oilwellian]

2. Well...

how bold of them.