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John Larson: “I believe this is called the Federal Insurance Contribution Act. Is it not, in fact, a premium payment that individuals…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I believe this is called the Federal Insurance Contribution Act. Is it not, in fact, a premium payment that individuals make into the Treasury?
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John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Larson questions the characterization of Social Security as an entitlement.

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