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Rumor Mill in Operation: Thune/Musk Did Not Put a Target on Social Security
As the public’s interest in Social Security’s financial plight, we can expect to see a range of commentary about plans to address the looming insolvency problem. Some will be true and accurate, and some will not be, as discussed in this post today by PolitiFact reporter Madison Czopek carried on wral.com. Ms. Czopek’s article notes that a social media post incorrectly quoted incoming Senate Majority Leader, John Thnune (R-S.D.) as saying “perhaps mandatory programs are areas that they’re looking to make cuts in, like Social Security for example.” Read the full post here.
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