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Is AARP Leading the Way to Cuts in Social Security?
Washington's most potent advocate for the elderly says cuts in Social Security might be inevitable. Is that a change of position? Should Social Security become part of deficit reduction?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenWashington's most potent advocate for the elderly says cuts in Social Security might be inevitable. Is that a change of position? Should Social Security become part of deficit reduction? We hear an argument directly affecting America's most reliable voting bloc. Also, President Obama will announce his Afghan troop decision on Wednesday, and printed warnings on cigarette packs will be replaced by ugly graphics depicting the awful results of excessive smoking.
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3 storiesObama to Announce Afghan Troop Decision on Wednesday
Tomorrow night from the White House, President Obama will announce how many troops he'll bring home from Afghanistan, and when. The latest reports have a brigade of 5000 returning this summer and another 5000 before the end of the year. Yochi Dreazen is national security correspondent for the National Journal .
Read the story8 minSocial Security, the AARP and the Deficit
With 37 million members and a massive budget, AARP claims it's the voice in Washington for senior citizens, America's most reliable voting bloc. But last week, AARP created a firestorm by saying it would consider "modest" cuts in Social Security benefits.
Read the story35 minWill Creepy Photos Curb Smoking?
It's been 25 years since the printed health warnings have been changed on cigarette packs. Now, smokers will have to see graphic depictions designed to shock new smokers and scare existing one into quitting.
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