Locals question Leach about Social Security

[Rose Siding]

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Rep. Jim Leach, R-Iowa, hosted a community meeting for about two hours, with discussion primarily focused on fixing Social Security, although there were also questions about the Iraq war and the growing federal deficit.

Hands immediately sprang into the air following Leach's 15-minute opening statement on Social Security.

"I'm agitated with the way things have been going in Washington, D.C., these past few months," said Jean Parker of North Liberty. "I don't think they need to change Social Security -- especially in the way it's been advertised."

Others, including people on their lunch break, University of Iowa students and senior citizens, mirrored Parker's concerns.
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No one in attendance voiced support for the proposals that have been introduced by the president.

http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050329/NEWS01/503290310/1079

[Norquist Nemesis]

1. ummm....proposals introduced by the president?

Did I miss something? He's 'offered' his private accounts which he finally admitted will do nothing to "fix" the "crisis". So, in effect, he himself has not offered a plan/proposal.

The only plan I've seen is a 'YOU FIRST!' campaign attacking Democrats. :shrug:

[katsy]

4. Someone posted this thought on DU...

Dems did indeed offer a plan... the plan is called Social Security.

The dems should counter bush's stupid commercial with that!

[koopie57]

2. I had just read about protesters

greating Cheney and then saw this headline Locals question leach and I thought the paper went nuts and referred to cheney as a leech!

[Frances]

5. I can understand your confusion,

especially with all the money Halliburton has made on Iraq.

Anyway, thanks for the laugh.

[The_Casual_Observer]

3. "No one in attendance voiced support for the proposals "

This must have been a low budget affair, they didn't pay any shills or anything.

[Rose Siding]

6. Bush is due there tomorrow

How can this repub support something with such low favor among general pop constituents?