Americans for Generational Equity Argue That Federal Programs

question 48

Multiple Choice

Americans for Generational Equity argue that federal programs:

• A) favor retirees over other needy groups in society
• B) are equitable to all the groups to which they provide programs and services
• C) are a waste because the aged population does not need insurance or Social Security to survive
• D) need to focus on the aged because they are the backbone of society
• E) must bring about true economic equality

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