Reply #11: I pretty much agree. I think there is a little more risk to SS, Medicare/caid, but not a big risk.

[Hoyt]

But, the worst proposed "cuts" so far are not a lot of risk to me if we do, in fact, improve SS/Medicare and give the economy a little breathing room. I think the proposals I've seen include protections (maybe some increases) for those at the lower end of the scales -- that's good. Of course, the final legislation has to be along those lines and implemented accordingly.