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What was the major point of the recent House GOP budget proposal?
What was the major point of the recent House GOP budget proposal?
- Increasing retirement benefits for educated Americans
- Raising the age threshold for Social Security benefits (correct)
- Lifting the household health scare for blue-collar workers
- Specifying reasons for lifting the age threshold
According to Larry Fink, what is considered 'peculiar and cruel'?
According to Larry Fink, what is considered 'peculiar and cruel'?
- Raising the eligibility age for Social Security
- Opportunity to retire earlier
- Benefits phased in over 30 years
- Withholding benefits from the working class (correct)
Why do Democrats view the proposal as 'extreme'?
Why do Democrats view the proposal as 'extreme'?
- Because it benefits educated Americans disproportionately
- Due to its gradual implementation over 30 years
- Forcing people to work longer than they should (correct)
- Because it targets those with below-average life expectancy
What did U.S. legislation in 1983 accomplish regarding retirement age?
What did U.S. legislation in 1983 accomplish regarding retirement age?
Why is raising the eligibility age considered a benefit cut by some?
Why is raising the eligibility age considered a benefit cut by some?
What radical policy has Shanahan supported, causing some Democrats to doubt her electability?
What radical policy has Shanahan supported, causing some Democrats to doubt her electability?
Which group of people is likely to be most attracted to Shanahan's campaign, based on the text?
Which group of people is likely to be most attracted to Shanahan's campaign, based on the text?
How does Kennedy's campaign pose a potential threat to Biden's chances in the election?
How does Kennedy's campaign pose a potential threat to Biden's chances in the election?
What accusation has Shanahan made against corporations and elites as part of her campaign platform?
What accusation has Shanahan made against corporations and elites as part of her campaign platform?
Why are two Maryland baseball fans suing the Washington Nationals based on the text?
Why are two Maryland baseball fans suing the Washington Nationals based on the text?
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