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Cut Social Security & Veterans' Benefits? Cut the Pentagon Instead!
President Obama has endorsed cutting Social Security and veterans' benefits by using the "chained CPI" to lower the cost-of-living adjustment. The Congressional Budget Office says cutting Social Security and veterans' benefits in this way would save the government $163 billion over ten years. But there are much better ways for the government to save $163 billion. Email President Obama and Congress >Help Conyers Press Obama to Name Sachs to World Bank
Jeffrey Sachs has put his name in the hat for World Bank President.Share this action on Twitter Share
Since its founding, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - the World Bank - has been headed by Wall Street bankers and politicians.
Now, President Obama has an opportunity to change history by nominating development expert Jeffrey Sachs to be the next President of the World Bank.
Representative John Conyers is circulating a letter to President Obama, asking the President to nominate Sachs. Ask your Representative to sign Conyers' letter. The deadline is COB Monday, March 12.