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  I think more people need skin in the game.    Both houses and staff if not already and everyone who draws a paycheck. Take all or take your pick. Social Security for everyone.
context: Raising the top level tax rates, removing the social security income tax cap. Just those two right there would go a long way to solvency. >
  
  Didn’t they reduce said tax rates when they were in power last time around? >
  
  Yes, but you asked what the alternative is to cutting programs. That's it.