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Barack Obama: “He has done what few presidential candidates have been willing to do by making a politically risky proposal to…”

On the recordMay 24, 2017
He has done what few presidential candidates have been willing to do by making a politically risky proposal to strengthen solvency.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama's proposal to strengthen Social Security through higher contributions from high earners.

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