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On the recordJanuary 27, 2016
The recent turmoil in the financial markets is a keen reminder of why it is important to keep Social Security strong and reject calls to privatize that program.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden stresses the importance of maintaining Social Security amidst financial instability.

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