Barb, I think Obama is thinking about the retirement age for Social Security since most people live until their 70's and 80's.  If it wasn't so hard for people over 55 to find jobs I would agree with him.  Yes, it is illigal to not hire a senior citizen but companies don't give that reason as to not hiring someone.  I am looking for a part time job and the last one I put in for which responded told me they don't discuss why they are not hiring me. 

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