On the recordMay 16, 2012
Senator Harkin is here, and Senator Harkin needs about 4 minutes; is that right?
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We ought to reestablish this benefit for survivors and those affected by disability.
We did a whole series of things in our Social Security reform not to discourage people from working, but to encourage them to continue working if they are able to do so.
What is realistic is to deal with these changes in a way that does expand access, that does expand the opportunity for people to participate in a retirement plan at work.
We had literally hundreds of people and groups come before this commission. We listened intently for all sides on how we could fix these challenges.