More details on Perry’s economic plan

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Earlier today, I offered my initial critique of Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s economic plan, but some new details emerged in a morning conference call with his economic team.

On Social Security, in addition to allowing younger workers to invest in personal accounts, Perry supports gradually raising the retirement age and changing the measure of inflation that is used to calculate Social Security benefits. None of these changes would apply to those at or near retirement.

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