Positions of 3 Presidential Candidates
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Education û No Child Left Behind is flawed and must be revisedSocial Security û The American people deserve to know that social security trust fund will be protected by the federal government at all costs. Poverty û The president has failed the American people by ignoring the issue of poverty and focusing on tax cuts for the wealthy. Education û The focus of education needs to involve giving every child equal access and equal opportunity for a top quality education through grade 12. Social Security û both the Democrats and Republicans are wrong when they suggest that the social security trust fund is in trouble. Therefore, this is a political tool used to frighten the elderly to gain votes. Poverty û The government's highest duty is to protect the weakest and poorest of its citizens. Unfortunately, the government has failed for decades to meet this obligation. Education û The cornerstone of education policy is the No Child Left Behind legislation and the funding mandates associated with it Social Security û the Republican party does not want to privatize social security; it simply wants to make the program more fiscally sound. Poverty û the administration is committed to eradication of poverty through progressive fiscal policies. In the current presidential campaign there are three viable contenders for the presidency now that Ralph Nader has officially announced his candidacy.
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rnment in one of its noblest roles: Provision of a bedrock guarantee to all members of society that they do not need to fear the financial consequences of growing old or becoming disabled (Ralph Nader on Social Security, online).
On May 2, 2001 President Bush announced establishment of a bipartisan, 16-member Commission "to study and report specific recommendations to preserve Social Security for seniors while building wealth for younger Americans. The President's plan to strengthen retirement security includes:
Expanding ownership of retirement assets by proposing to create, for the first time, the right for every worker to own assets within the Social Security system through personal accounts.
Raising the contribution limits for IRA and 401(k) accounts,
Allowing for additional "catch up" contributions for workers aged 50 and over,
Speeding up the vesting process for employer contributions to 401(k) accounts.
Ensuring freedom of choice
Creating a society of stakeholders by creating Individual Development Accounts, and providing savings matches for low-income Americans to accounts that would grow tax-free.
Minimizing risk through diversification by allowing participants to diversify their investments and minimize ri
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Approximate Word count = 3280
Approximate Pages = 13 (250 words per page)
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