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David Schweikert: But that gap--think about that gap. Today, the trust fund has what, $2.8 trillion? And we have burned through that…

On the recordMarch 21, 2016
But that gap--think about that gap. Today, the trust fund has what, $2.8 trillion? And we have burned through that principal in 14 years.
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David Schweikert
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing the financial gap in Social Security funding.

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