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New Social Security proposals from Congressional Republicans are renewing discussion of changes to the program this year. We hear about the status of the President's plan, the suggested alternatives, and how changes to Social Security could affect you.
William Halter, former deputy commissioner and acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration during the Clinton administration
Alex Pollock, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and former president and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Sen. Robert Bennett, (R-Utah)
Diane talks with writers who've decided to take matters into their own hands to get their books published. We'll learn about the many options available to those interested in self publishing.
Peyton Lewis, author of the novel "Perilous Journey" and playwright
Howie Schaffer, author of the poetry collection "Not Like Everybody Else" and media officer for a public education advocacy organization
Dan Poynter, author, founder of Para Publishing
C.E. Petit, lawyer concentrating in publishing and copyright issues
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