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By Deborah White, About.com Guide to US Liberal Politics

Swift Boat Vet Group Returns to Lie about Social Security

Monday February 21, 2005
Just when you thought they had gone....they're baaaaaack!

From today's New York Times....

"Taking its cues from the success of last year's Swift boat veterans' campaign in the presidential race, a conservative lobbying organization has hired some of the same consultants to orchestrate attacks on one of President Bush's toughest opponents in the battle to overhaul Social Security. The lobbying group, USA Next, which has poured millions of dollars into Republican policy battles, now says it plans to spend as much as $10 million on commercials and other tactics assailing AARP, the powerhouse lobby opposing the private investment accounts at the center of Mr. Bush's plan."

Read the entire article here

Remember, there is NO crisis in Social Security. Take the time to read 16 simple facts about Social Security proposals. You'll see the whole mess with greater clarity.

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