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eridani

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Wed Apr 10, 2013, 07:48 AM Apr 2013

Alliance for Retired Americans anti-Social Security cut petition.


President Obama is set to include a major Social Security benefit cut in his budget that will be released on Wednesday. The chained CPI will cut the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for current and future retiree’s.

I just took action with the Alliance for Retired Americans and told President Obama “Hands Off My Social Security!” Will you join me?
http://afl.salsalabs.com/o/4055/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6082&tag=6082.TAF

The so-called chained CPI is based on an economic theory that goes something like this: Your doctor tells you that you need triple heart by-pass surgery. You will opt for the cheaper alternative, a double by-pass. I’m not making this up.

The chained CPI is a benefit cut, plain and simple. It will reduce cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for all current and future retirees.

Tell President Obama the chained CPI benefit cut is a bad deal for seniors.
http://afl.salsalabs.com/o/4055/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6082&tag=6082.TA
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