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David Schweikert: The mission of the Republicans on this subcommittee is to secure Social Security benefits without tax increases.

On the recordMarch 12, 2019
The mission of the Republicans on this subcommittee is to secure Social Security benefits without tax increases.
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David Schweikert
Republican · Arizona

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Schweikert outlines the Republican goal for Social Security reform.

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