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Tom Carper: “I share the concerns about chained CPI and believe that, while we need to--and can--address long-term what needs to be…”

On the recordApril 10, 2013
I share the concerns about chained CPI and believe that, while we need to--and can--address long-term what needs to be done to strengthen Social Security with incremental change, it should not start by cutting benefits.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper opposes cutting Social Security benefits and advocates for fair alternatives.

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