As a result of President Bush\\\'s reform， retired people may haveA．a higher sense of security.B．less secured payments.C．less chance to invest.D．a guaranteed future.
As a result of President Bush\\\'s reform， retired people may have
A．a higher sense of security.
B．less secured payments.
C．less chance to invest.
D．a guaranteed future.
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