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Mike Johnson: “We have challenges policy-wise to Social Security that are long term. Today we face operating budget deficits in the…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2014
We have challenges policy-wise to Social Security that are long term. Today we face operating budget deficits in the billions, but Social Security has a surplus in the trillions.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Highlighting the financial status of Social Security amidst budget deficits.

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