On the recordJune 2, 2011
American workers, through their tax contributions, through their paychecks, have contributed $13.9 trillion straight out of their pocket into the system.
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congress.govXavier Becerra: “American workers, through their tax contributions, through their paychecks, have contributed $13.9 trillion straight out…”
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Becerra highlights the significant contributions of American workers to Social Security.
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