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Show scope of the study has been further defined to a manageable scope. This study will focus on the financing of Medicare and social security, the ·two largest entitlement programs, both of which are financed . from separate trust funds .. As always, members can continue to address issues related to the appropriate level of spending and benefit levels of the social welfare entitlement programs, such as Aid to Families with Dependent Chi 1dren, Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, positions.. If food •• stamps. under ·the League's Social Policy the proposed study on bask human needs ·is adopted for League 1986-88 biennium, entitlement programs could we11 be included. the As in ~tages one and two of the FFG study, an article in the March/April National Voter will provide essential study information~ written by an expert intnefield.. The article is t'it1ed .. Insuring Our Future: The Fi- nancing of Social Security and Medicare~n In this Voter you also will find the questions for member agreement and official tear-off response form you need to express your opinion on this important topic~ Remember that this direct ,member agreement process, including the tear . . off response form, was used in the first two parts of the fiscal policy study and was adopted by Convention '84 on an experimental basis both to accommodate members whose schedule precluded attendance at consensus meetings and to reduce the demands on local League leaders. Some local Leagues, however, have found that they have the time and resources to organize unit meetings~ often with outside speakers, which can help members delve further into the materiale But remember: attendance at a unit meeting is not reauired for participation in the study! • Become involved in the final phase of the Financing the Federal Government study- by: * Rea4ing "Insuring Our Future" in the March/April National Voter~ * Filling out your tear-off form, remembering that the label needs to be intact for your form to be counted ( names are -~ot recorded) . * Mailing your form to national League officy by May 19, is on the form . 1986. The,address Note: If you do not receive your National Voter by the end of April, confact your League president for a copy of-ffle article . and the response form. • Dre Afi Ted Hebert, director of the Center for Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Utah, will be the speaker at the briefing for Part 3 of "Financing the Federal Government," the May unit discussions, on Wedesnday, April 30 at 7:30 PM at Gigi Brandt's, 2059 East Ninth south. 1\LL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT BRIEFIN3S. - 12 - MAY 1986 |
