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On the recordAugust 14, 2025
I think that that’s got to be paramount to keeping this in check.
Said by
John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
cnbc.com

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Larson discusses the importance of Congress acting to ensure Social Security meets individuals' needs.

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