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On the recordMay 6, 1997
today I rise to support a resolution to protect our seniors from politically motivated cuts in Social Security, veterans benefits, and pensions. This Congress must balance the Federal budget and we must do so in a manner that is consistent with our Nation's values and honors our commitments to older Americans. These citizens have worked hard all their lives and now only want a dignified retirement. My North Carolina citizens have told me that we should not turn their cost of living adjustments into a political football behind closed doors in a Washington deal. Mr. Speaker, the professionals at the Bureau of Labor Statistics should be allowed to do the job for which they are hired: determine the Consumer Price Index free of political pressure and protect our seniors.
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Emerson Etheridge
Ind. Republican-Democrat · Tennessee
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Supporting a resolution to protect seniors' benefits during a budget discussion.

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