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Politics : The Trump Presidency -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Katelew who wrote (31660)	8/29/2017 11:30:47 PM
From: Steve Lokness	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 356372

Likely help the debt issue too. But, I worry since we are so far into the recovery. Odds are against a continue strong economy going much longer if we are to learn from the lessons of the past. I would like to see corporate taxes come down - but not so much personal income tax. But Trump has hurt his chances to get these things done as he has pissed so many people in congress off.

To: Katelew who wrote (31660)	8/29/2017 11:53:41 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 356372

"Atlanta fed is forecasting 4% growth for the 3rd quarter. " I think Harvey took care of that. Huge Exxon oil refinery damaged by heavy rain from Harvey - = CROSBY, Texas (KTRK) — Officials have evacuated workers and residents within 1.5 mile from the Arkema site in Crosby as flooding has created a risk of a chemical reaction leading to fire or possible explosion. According to plant officials, the situation has become serious. abc13.com

To: Katelew who wrote (31660)	9/1/2017 2:46:19 PM
From: TimF	1 Recommendation Recommended By i-node Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 356372

Rising wages would do wonders for so many things, SS being just one. Not so much with Social Security Indexing earnings When we compute a person's benefit, we use the national average wage indexing series to index that person's earnings. Such indexation ensures that a worker's future benefits reflect the general rise in the standard of living that occurred during his or her working lifetime. ssa.gov Indexed earnings used to compute initial benefits When we compute a person's retirement benefit, we use the national average wage indexing series to index that person's earnings. Such indexation ensures that a worker's future benefits reflect the general rise in the standard of living that occurred during his or her working lifetime. ssa.gov