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Bush Repeats Call for Social Security Reform
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In weekly radio address, president says he will discuss proposals for
Social Security program next week, in visits to New Jersey and Indiana





George W. BushPresident Bush says he had good discussions during a
trip last week in Europe, but now back home is ready to focus on his
push for reforming the U.S. retirement system.

In his weekly radio address Saturday, Mr. Bush said he will discuss
his proposals for the Social Security program next week in visits to
the U.S. states of New Jersey and Indiana. He says he is also looking
forward to discussing the issue with members of Congress.

Mr. Bush reiterated he wants to establish voluntary personal
retirement accounts that would invest in what he described as a
conservative mix of bond and stock funds. He says these accounts could
earn a higher rate of return than anything in the current system.

Some Democrats and other opponents of the plan say the reforms are
risky and costly, and that the current system only needs minor
changes.


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