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    Posted December 31, 2012 by
    LydiaAnn
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    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    The fiscal cliff: Messages to Washington

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    Politicians need to live for one month in the shoes of a recent college graduate that can't find a job, and have reached their debt ceilings in a tuition repayment plan.. Live for one month in a college graduates shoes who can't find a job in their major and work for just at or above minimum wage, and still paying tuition. Live for one month on the income of a retiree with or without health issues, and perhaps no pensions. Live for one month on the income of a widow or widower that just lost 1/2 of their monthly income due to the loss of their spouse but still must pay the same bills. Live for one month on any average American's income and pay for rising food, fuel, utilities, housing, healthcare, medicines and taxes! GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR REALITY AND OUR DEBT CEILING AND BUDGET! GET OFF YOUR GOLDEN MOUNTAIN AND SEE WHAT REAL AMERICAN'S FACE IN THEIR BUDGETS AND THEIR DEBT CEILINGS.
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