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You had to know the ad about Social Security was coming...

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September 18, 5:14 PM

by Jay McDonough, Progressive Politics Examiner

Barack Obama goes after John McCain for his support of the privatization of Social Security.

Topics: Obama , McCain , Social Security , Market

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McCain backs away from no new taxes pledge

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July 29, 11:28 AM

This might have some ramifications for John McCain. The Senator has baffled economists with his economic plan by promising to spend money like crazy, levy no new taxes and balance the budget. His promise not to raise taxes has been repeated... Read More
Topics: McCain , Social Security

More on Social Security and the Donut Hole

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June 13, 5:50 PM

Barack Obama is providing more detail about his plan for Social Security. Now, the first $102,000 in salary is taxed at 6.2 percent. In specifically setting for the first time where he wants to apply further payroll taxes, Obama's proposal would... Read More
Topics: Obama , McCain , Social Security

Obama's Social Security Plan

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June 13, 2:20 PM

I posted earlier today about John McCain's Social Security plan. Or, perhaps better put, I posted about both of John McCain's Social Security plans. In any event, it seems appropriate to note Barack Obama's plan for Social Security. ... Read More
Topics: Obama , McCain , Social Security