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Claire McCaskill: “It is staggering that so many Americans do not even realize that this is a decision at all.”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
It is staggering that so many Americans do not even realize that this is a decision at all.
Said by
Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

McCaskill emphasizes the widespread ignorance among Americans regarding Social Security claiming options.

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