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Mike Johnson: “Workers have earned the right to a secure retirement that no one can take away, yet unless Congress acts to protect and…”

On the recordMay 22, 2013
Workers have earned the right to a secure retirement that no one can take away, yet unless Congress acts to protect and preserve Social Security, beginning in 2033, Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits, according to the Board of Trustees.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for Congress to act on Social Security to prevent future benefit cuts.

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