Did you know that big pharmaceutical companies are paying generic drug companies NOT to release cheaper versions of their name-branded drugs, including cancer and AIDS treatments? LIKE if this tactic should be outlawed, REBLOG if otherwise.
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President Obama’s budget is expected to include cuts to Social Security benefits and an increase in taxes. This comes as an attempt to compromise with congressional Republicans. What’s your opinion? LIKE if you agree with the President’s budget proposals, REBLOG if you disagree.
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The cost of health care in America is and has been increasing three times as fast as the overall cost of living. Is health care spending a problem in the United States? LIKE if you agree, COMMENT if you disagree.
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A recent study by Pew Research Center shows that 18 to 29 year olds are in favor of preserving entitlement programs over reducing the deficit by a 48 – 41 split, while Americans 65 and over weighed in at a 66 – 21.. However, over half of young Americans fear Social Security will run out before we ever see a check. What’s your opinion? LIKE if we should preserve Social Security/ Medicare & REBLOG if we should focus on reducing the deficit.
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Did you know that for every $7 invested in the elderly, only $1 of federal funds supports young people? LIKE if you think we should build a future that is beneficial to both older AND younger generations, and REBLOG to spread the word.
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IS $31 BILLION A ‘DROP IN THE BUCKET?’
THE FACTS
The numbers are in: the proposed Buffett Rule, which would raise taxes on the mega rich (those making over $1 million a year) would raise $31B over 11 years.
According to analysts, “That figure would be a drop in the bucket of the over $7 trillion in federal budget deficits projected during that period.”
WHY WE SHOULD CARE
Our previous poll showed that our generation is overwhelmingly in favor of the Buffett Rule.
OUR TIME POSITION
Given that the Buffett Rule’s impact is relatively small compared to our overall deficit, do you still support it?
- Yes, $31 billion can be put to good use
- No, the money is too little to make a difference
We’d like to know what you think!
