But with a rate of return of 1.6 percent or less, or a negative rate of return, our children and our grandchildren, if we do not make changes, will in fact not have a secure retirement. Indeed, they will not have the funds when they go to retire to even minimally get by. John Shadegg childfactfund share on social
American consumers benefit from free trade and investment. John Shadegg americanbenefitconsumer Change image and share on social
The reality is that the workforce relative to the number of people retired has shrunk and today in America there are only 3.3 working Americans paying payroll taxes to support each individual currently retired and collecting Social Security taxes. John Shadegg americaamericancollect share on social
We can still find middle ground, truly secure our borders, deal with those already here and address our labor needs. But those who advocate giving current illegal aliens and future guest workers a special path to citizenship must compromise. John Shadegg addressadvocatealien share on social
Putting a stop to internet gambling is a necessary reform that targets flagrant violations of state and federal laws. John Shadegg federalflagrantgamble Change image and share on social
If the United States is to protect itself from the economic and the political threats created by this excessive dependence, we must reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources and on foreign oil as quickly and as efficiently as possible. John Shadegg createdependenceeconomic share on social
Business owners have made a strong case to me that they need guest workers. But none has suggested that these workers should be placed on a path to citizenship. John Shadegg businesscasecitizenship Change image and share on social
We must send a very clear message that if you enter our country illegally and then you commit one of these offenses, you will be dealt with harshly and you will pay a heavy price for your conduct. John Shadegg clearcommitconduct Change image and share on social
The good news is, Americans know firsthand the benefits of a free market - more choices, lower prices, higher quality - and there is no reason why we cannot help them see these same benefits in health care. John Shadegg americanbenefitcare share on social
Indeed, I think most Americans now know that in 1935 when Social Security was created, there were some 42 Americans working for every American collecting retirement benefits. John Shadegg americanbenefitcollect Change image and share on social
