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Algona, Iowa
During an afternoon conversation at the Algona Public Library an engaged group of community members discussed a variety of topics surrounding health care and financial issues.
The group talked about the need to strengthen the family and education system to help fix shortfalls in savings and debts problems. They also emphasized that children need to be taught at a young age about the value of a dollar.
Participants also cited the problems of corruption in Washington, D.C., and suggested eliminating Congressional pensions to help solve the increasing national debt.
The group felt Social Security and Medicare generally work for them, but discussed the need for some changes to both systems to guarantee health care and financial stability for their children and grandchildren.
