I think Dr. Rivlin is absolutely correct on both points, and Simpson-Bowles did the same thing that Domenici-Rivlin did, which was to actually increase benefits to single women over 85, and low-income individuals.
Senator Gregg supports reforms that increase benefits for vulnerable populations.
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That is actually why I was so encouraged by the President putting 'change CPI' on the table.
When this stimulus was put together, so much of it basically became, as I said earlier, walking around money for appropriators.
I am a great believer in investing in infrastructure. I believe that that does give you a very significant return.
We cannot continue to let health care costs rise faster than our National income.
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