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The impending sequester...do we still get social security checks?
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 582497" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Yes SS, FS and other "entitlements" were taken off the table and remain safe. As I understand it all areas that were not identified as exempt will have to be cut by a certain percent across the board. Therefore, for example, the Dept of Agriculture can not choose which departments can survive the cuts under their command. If not exempt the reduction in spending is equal to all parts of each Department. That's why when some politicos say that "scare tactics" are being used by the Democrats to alarm the public...they are not 100& right. I listened to the Agri. head and he pointed out that "if" the percentage could be reduced from non-essential services it would not be so dire BUT that is not allowed with this upcoming action. Personally I would love to see more than a 30% cut in salaries and perks for our Federal elected officials who are playing chicken with our Country. Sigh. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 582497, member: 35"] Yes SS, FS and other "entitlements" were taken off the table and remain safe. As I understand it all areas that were not identified as exempt will have to be cut by a certain percent across the board. Therefore, for example, the Dept of Agriculture can not choose which departments can survive the cuts under their command. If not exempt the reduction in spending is equal to all parts of each Department. That's why when some politicos say that "scare tactics" are being used by the Democrats to alarm the public...they are not 100& right. I listened to the Agri. head and he pointed out that "if" the percentage could be reduced from non-essential services it would not be so dire BUT that is not allowed with this upcoming action. Personally I would love to see more than a 30% cut in salaries and perks for our Federal elected officials who are playing chicken with our Country. Sigh. DDD [/QUOTE]
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