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Retract political pensions

To the Editor:

On the front page of Jan. 14 Northwest Herald, I read that President Barack Obama warned the Republicans that older Americans might not receive their Social Security checks unless there was a deal made.

Well, Mr. President, here’s a deal you might consider: I suggest you retract all past and present politicians’ full pension and health care entitlements for those who have only contributed four years of service to our country.

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