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...matter of opinion. He's now been declared the Florida winner three times (pending litigation). And he's just declared himself the next president of the United States, albeit without the bunting and confetti. Let Gore explain to the American people why he's still suing to prolong this race...
Gore's plan, by contrast, is more modest, and would prolong the program through 2050 with general revenues. As a promising alternative to privatizing social security, Gore has argued in favor of a separate program that would match savings of lower- and middle-income Americans with tax credits...
...tried to warn you, Will. It didn't have to end this way. But to prevent CVS from running out of Kleenex, I have no desire to prolong your agony. I'm not going to mention the stupidity of starting Daryl Kile in Game Four or pinching hitting Mark McGwire with first base open or simply pitching Rick Ankiel...
Similarly, St. John's wort, a popular supplement taken to treat anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, is believed to prolong or increase the effects of some narcotic drugs and anesthetic agents. Ginseng, an herb taken to boost vitality, has been associated with high blood pressure and rapid beating of the heart--conditions that could be deadly in the operating room...
...contrast to Bush's large-scale reforms, the Social Security proposals of Vice President Al Gore '69 have been far more modest, consisting mainly of using the Social Security surplus to reduce government debt (the infamous "lock box") and a commitment to prolong the program through 2050 with general revenues--which must come from other taxes or from deficit spending. Gore has also argued in favor of a separate program to match the savings of lower- and middle-income Americans with tax credits. This proposal, which would improve personal savings in a progressive way, deserves serious attention...