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Social Security Dominates GOP Debate
December 6, 1999
Social Security reform dominated the December 2, televised debate
of Republican presidential contenders in Manchester, New Hampshire, prompting
more discussion than any other topic. Steve Forbes promoted his plan for Social
Security privatization while attacking George W. Bush for contemplating raising
the retirement age. Bush responded by reading a 1977 column advocating a retirement
age increase -- written by Steve Forbes. Gary Bauer criticized Forbes's plan
and backed retaining Social Security's traditional pay-as-you-go financing.
Both Bush and John McCain reiterated their support for personal retirement accounts,
while McCain came out against a retirement age increase, calling it unnecessary.
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