2.1: Pensions & Elections

Vote out of office politicians who pour billions of dollars into their own and their allies' government employee retirement packages, and elect candidates who have the courage and integrity to take specific action that will bring government employee retirement pay and benefits in line with those of everyday taxpayers.

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While some state lawmakers have begun to rein in the high cost of government employee benefits, they have only scratched the surface. Dramatic reductions in government retiree payouts and retirement fund subsidies are needed now to bring them in line with Social Security. This will start to balance government employee compensation with what workers get in the private sector and stave off the debt crises that are unfolding in federal, state and local governments. Meanwhile government employees will still enjoy a host of other advantages such as higher wages, better medical insurance plans with lower co-pays and lower deductibles, more vacation time, more personal and sick days, and more job security. Question 1: Will you vote out of office the politicians who raid your Social Security savings and cut your Social Security benefits — while they continue to pour billions of dollars into their own and their allies' government employee retirement packages? Question 2: Will you vote for candidates who have the courage and integrity to take specific action that will bring government employee retirement pay and benefits in line with those of everyday taxpayers?

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• Carla Howell: Author

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