1.   It promises higher top-rate income taxes for individuals and corporations - and on the wealthier retirees who also receive government benefits.

2.   Many old people are dependent on government benefits for their basic survival.

3.   People with higher incomes are ineligible for the government benefits.

4.   And suppose the same card lets you drive a car, get medicine, get cash from machines, pay parking tickets, and collect government benefits.

5.   It promises higher top-rate income taxes for individuals and corporations -- and on the wealthier retirees who also receive government benefits.

6.   Although they believe that the government should balance its books, they are averse to parting with government benefits.

7.   Among other things, that initiative is aimed at denying welfare and other government benefits to immigrants lacking proper credentials.

8.   As refugees, they will be allowed to receive government benefits, including welfare and Medicaid, and be permitted to hold jobs.

9.   At that time, under a far-reaching new welfare law, Congress barred immigrants who came after that from availing themselves of a range of federally financed government benefits.

10.   -- Eliminate government benefits to undocumented immigrants except for emergency medical care and education.