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Xavier Becerra: My understanding is that by going to the chained CPI, you would end up cutting benefits earned by seniors who paid into…

On the recordApril 10, 2013
My understanding is that by going to the chained CPI, you would end up cutting benefits earned by seniors who paid into the Social Security system, you would cut benefits earned by veterans for their retirement, you would cut benefits earned by disabled veterans who are receiving veterans disability compensation.
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Xavier Becerra
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Becerra warns about the negative impact of the chained CPI on benefits.

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