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The battle for social security : from FDR's vision to Bush's gamble Cover Image Book

The battle for social security : from FDR's vision to Bush's gamble / Nancy J. Altman.

Altman, Nancy J., 1950- (Author).

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  • ISBN: 0471771724
  • ISBN: 9780471771722
  • Physical Description: vi, 362 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2005]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-356) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
From the poor house to free parking -- Social security's grandfather -- Essential insurance, poor welfare -- Bold woman, cautious men -- A teeny-weeny bit of socialism -- Dirty tricks -- Ready, set, start again -- Dr. Win-the-War replaces old Dr. New Deal -- Third time's the charm -- All American program (minus a tiny splinter group) -- Visible gains, subterranean tremors -- The sky is falling and social security is bust -- Aging gracefully -- A Leninist strategy -- The drumbeat finds a drummer -- The ideal, pain-free (for almost everyone) way to strengthen social security -- From FDR's vision to Bush's gamble.

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Subject: Social security > United States > History.

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Marion Library 368.4 ALT (Text) 37810434780622 Adult Nonfiction Available -