When we talk about there being $78 billion in savings here on a net basis, you know, it is from an inflated baseline.
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Conrad highlights misleading budget savings due to inflated baselines.
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Overwhelmingly, they say this is their biggest concern--their retirement security, and, overwhelmingly, they want us to act.
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.
The surviving spouse provisions are especially important with regard to offsetting some of the unfairness that exists elsewhere.
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