Economic Choices 2008 - Candidates' Economic Plans

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

The financial crisis and sagging economy have forced the presidential candidates to rethink their economic plans. Both Barack Obama and John McCain released new plans to deal with the crisis. NBR correspondent Stephanie Dhue compares the plans.




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Table: Retirement Account Proposals

Retirement Account Measures in the Presidential Candidates' Plans
Suspend required 70 1/2 age for withdrawals	BOTH
Lower tax rate for withdrawals age 59 1/2 +	MCCAIN
Waive 10% early withdrawal penalty	OBAMA

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External Links/Articles*

• McCain-Palin
  Senator John McCain's official presidential campaign website. This links to the "Economic Plan" section of the website, which contains details of McCain's plan. Additional information about the new economic plan can be found in the "News" section of the site.
• Obama-Biden
  Senator Barack Obama's official presidential campaign website. This links to the "Economy" section of the website, which contains details of Obama's plan. Additional information about the new economic plan can currently be found on the site's homepage.

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