In a classic example of weasel words from the AARP, they have come out strongly against changing the cost of living adjustment (COLA) as part of the Gang of Six proposal, but made sure to leave the door open to supporting it in the near future. From AARP press release about the Gang of Six: [...]
AARP’s Weasel Words Leave Door Open to Supporting Chained-CPI in the Future |
| By: Jon Walker Thursday July 21, 2011 10:54 am |
Does Hoyer Count Changing the COLA as a Benefit Cut? |
| By: Jon Walker Wednesday July 20, 2011 12:27 pm |
I called Hoyer’s office this morning to ask if he considers cutting the COLA a benefit cut, but haven’t received a response.



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