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Conrad-Gregg Commission may threaten Social Security

Alliance for Retired Americans members and activists have sent more than 6,000 letters to their Senators urging them to vote against the creation of a "debt commission" proposed by Sens. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) and Judd Gregg (R-N.H.). 

The commission would limit Congressional debate and allow fast-track cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

A vote is likely on it next week, but an alternative deal is now being struck between Conrad, House leadership and the White House (see more at http://bit.ly/6sRFLI).

 Under a pending agreement, President Obama would issue an executive order to create an 18-member panel and grant panel members authority to propose changes in the tax code and in federal entitlement programs including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. 

The commission would deliver recommendations after this fall's congressional elections.

 "I want to thank Alliance members for coming through this past week with their letters," said Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance.  "Brace yourselves - it is highly likely that we will be making similar requests to preserve Social Security in the months ahead."  If you have not sent a letter but would like to, go to http://bit.ly/8tMzmD.