There has been resistance to signing on for such programs, due to the strict austerity measures they entail.

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It also included a new formula for the consumer price index applied to benefits for programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to protect against inflation, much to the chagrin of some liberals.

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However, in this example, as well as for most of such programs, you should be the person responsible for your own budget.

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