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On the recordMarch 11, 2014
Washington's actions, particularly concerning Social Security, will have an increasingly profound effect on whether our dream of a secure retirement matches the reality.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley warns about the impact of government actions on retirement security.

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