Private accounts? No
Hiking the wage cap? No
Stand on reforming the system:
Thinks system doesn't need major reform; greater economic growth will resolve the problem.
Proposal to pay for the funding gap:
Hasn't proposed a specific plan beyond ideas to spur growth; opposes any hike in payroll taxes.
Bill Richardson's plan
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