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On the recordJuly 11, 2023
We already know that immigration benefits the economy overall, but can you speak specifically to how updating our immigration system could support the long-term solvency of the Social Security system?
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Padilla asks how immigration reform could enhance Social Security's financial stability.

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