[TN Republican]

The amount of the increase was known at least a year ago, if I recall my tax prep materials correctly. They probably passed 2003's increase last year, and will be working on 2004's this year. Of course, there won't be anything done with the SS reform plans until after the election.

[MurryMom]

Of course, there won't be anything done with the SS reform plans until after the election.

Last year Repuke pols were saying the same thing before the election. A pattern seems to be emerging, i.e., that nothing will ever be done so long as the Repukes are in power.