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.
Carper opposes cutting Social Security benefits and advocates for fair alternatives.
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We will do it again. Maybe the next time we will actually make it to Columbia.
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