by Patrick Appel

In response to Manzi, a reader writes:

The Inglis/Lipinski/Flake Carbon Tax bill goes one step further (pdf) than cutting FICA:

Prospectively increase Social Security benefits to help seniors pay higher energy bills.

Not only is it proposing a 'Free Lunch' but Inglis, Lipinski, and Flake propose adding cake for dessert.

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