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 WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush served as pitchman in chief Thursday as he touted his Social Security plan to a roomful of salesmen.
Speaking to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, Bush ticked off a series of figures aimed at convincing them that Social Security is headed for bankruptcy and that Americans could earn more for their retirement if they were allowed to invest a portion of their payroll taxes in stocks and bonds.
The president has yet to propose specifics of his plan but instead encouraged members of Congress from both parties to offer their ideas. "When somebody puts an idea on the table, you can rest assured the White House will not attack them, and that's important for people to hear," he said.
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