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Capitol Hill Gets Social Security Wrong

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Social Security's main trust fund is projected to reach depletion by 2032. Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards argues that cutting benefits is the incorrect approach to addressing the program's financial outlook. The debate highlights ongoing policy discussions on Capitol Hill regarding retirement security.

Social Security's main trust fund is projected to be depleted by 2032. Bloomberg Opinion columnist and economist Kathryn Anne Edwards explains why cutting Social Security benefits is the wrong idea. (Source: Bloomberg)

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