Social Security: Does it Need to be Reformed, Left Alone Or Protected from the Politicos?Most people think that the United States social security system is safe. But is it? Have its billions been poured into bombs for Kosovo, or political plumbs for the keepers of the flame? The government has masterfully utilised subterfuge to mask whatever is really happening to the nest eggs of its trusting citizens. This book attempts to shed light on the social security issues of the day hoping that Diogenes did not search in vain. |
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How Can Budget Surpluses | 19 |
Social Security Reform | 35 |
Assessing | 57 |
Copyright | |
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