Democrats see risk in Social Security plan

After Thomas lauded that advice in his opening statement, the panel’s top Democrat, Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., slapped him down, saying the committee’s rightful focus should be on ensuring the solvency of Social Security.

“I wish the chairman had a written statement so I could follow more clearly where you want to take the committee,” Rangel said as Thomas leaned back in his chair next to him.
(MSNBC)