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Dean Phillips: We ask Congress to: Remove the arbitrary age of 55 as a requirement for surviving spouses to retain benefits after…

On the recordJanuary 29, 2024
We ask Congress to: Remove the arbitrary age of 55 as a requirement for surviving spouses to retain benefits after remarrying.
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Dean Phillips
Democratic · Minnesota

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Phillips advocates for removing age restrictions on benefits for surviving spouses.

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