As I see it, in terms of the work of this committee, one of the most important things we can do is contribute to getting on a more sustainable course.
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Conrad emphasizes the committee's role in achieving economic sustainability.
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The surviving spouse provisions are especially important with regard to offsetting some of the unfairness that exists elsewhere.
I sense there is a feeling here that we have got to get some of these things done that are hanging out there.
You know, we met with a Congressman on the Ways and Means Committee this morning, and we were on a subject related to this. You really see it with our elderly people who do not have options or options are closing in on them.
We all know that Social Security is going to have to be dealt with, or we are going to face by 2034 at the latest--many of us believe it will be earlier than that---an across-the-board 23-percent cut.





