Reagan urged action on Social Security reform panel
The panel may back a mix of higher payroll taxes and smaller benefit hikes to cover a 150 to 200 billion shortfall over seven years. Greenspan and others urged a consensus approach, while Dole called for targeted reforms without cutting present benefits and suggested a six month delay to July’s cost-of-living adjustment. Armstrong warned against raising payroll taxes or using general funds.
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Legislature in tax session pits state aid vs MTA funding
In a tax session dispute, lawmakers debate solving the MTA budget gap of about 250 million to 300 million with state aid, taxes, and fare hikes. Senate Leader Warren Anderson backs delaying the state problem, while Carey proposes 362 million in new taxes and fees plus spending caps. Democrats favor tax measures to cover the whole MTA issue. Anderson favors a mix of taxes and fare increases. Carey mulls partial fare hikes but won’t rule them out. The MTA proposals remain secret as bills await release.
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