On the recordMay 10, 2016
Today, millions of single, elderly women have to walk an economic tightrope each month, balancing the cost of food, health care, and covering the rest of the bills.
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congress.govRon Wyden: “Today, millions of single, elderly women have to walk an economic tightrope each month, balancing the cost of food…”
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Wyden highlights the financial struggles of elderly women relying on Social Security.
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