RE: Final questions for the Options for Reform Roundtable

[National Dialogue Moderator <moderator>]

I do think that it is quite likely that some form of Social
Security legislation will be passed this year -- I'll rate the
chances on your scale as a solid 7.

Ideally, Congress will pass legislation that mandates progressive
savings accounts as a part of Social Security rather than as an
add-on option.  This will require tough choices but will
ultimately create a pre funded, economically solvent system which
opens savings and wealth to all working Americans.

Given the current political climate, any successful legislation
will have to be a bipartisan effort.  The president's idea for
Universal Savings Accounts in addition to Social Security is
gaining momentum, and will probably serve as the basis for
bipartisan reform.

I look forward to the coming months, and am hopeful that
Americans will continue to speak up and let their representatives
know that the Social Security debate is alive and well.

Thank you!
Sam Beard

ES2000