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Medicare, Social Security Are Bargains for Beneficiaries
In the current debates over cuts to federal spending, organizations that advocate for seniors overwhelmingly argue against cuts to Medicare or Social Security. Public opinion polls also find big majorities against cuts. Perhaps the most-used defense of the programs is that they provide benefits people have paid for through payroll taxes and Medicare insurance premiums. “You paid for it – you earned it,” is a common rallying cry. Read more…
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