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Andy Biggs: The idea is that they--if you reduce their future benefits, they will respond by working and saving more.

On the recordMay 14, 2019
The idea is that they--if you reduce their future benefits, they will respond by working and saving more.
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Andy Biggs
Republican · Arizona

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Explaining the rationale behind reducing benefits for wealthier seniors.

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